My mother who is 90 has macular degeneration. She becomes frustrated with gadgets very quickly and is concerned about becoming blind. Are there any support groups in the valley. I have not been able to find any.

This is Maureen Duffy, Editorial Director of VisionAWARE.org, an online resource center for adults and older adults with vision loss. We have many resources that can help you in your quest.

Here is our Arizona resource listing: http://www.visionaware.org/AZ

We also provide good information about low vision and low vision devices for reading: http://www.visionaware.org/what_is_a_low_vision_examination

I hope this is helpful!

First, your mother will never become completely blind from macular degeneration. The most important thing you can do for her is to educate her about the disease and how she can live well in spite of it. Please visit www.mdsupport.org for comprehensive resources and information.

Hi Anonymous,

Thank you for your question and trying to search out resources for your Mother is a great idea. Hopefully the below information will be helpful to you in your search for others in your area.

https://www.azdes.gov/uploadedFiles/Employment_and_Rehabilitation_Services/Rehabilitation_Services/revised_resource_director_for_blind_10_11_bookmarks.pdf

The above link is a directory specifically for what you are seeking plus other great informational contacts. I hope this is helpful. Please let us know.

Good Luck!