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It sounds as though your problems are about how this has affected his vision. I'll post a link to my site search, hopefully you'll find something helpful there
I can tell his eye sight is getting worse. He misses the toilet, has a hard time finding food on plate, etc. So I guess most of my question has to do with what other caregivers of someone who has PCA are doing to make things easier.
You can look at assistive devices online, there are a lot of things you can find that help with eating and drinking and other things for the visually impaired. "Sippy" cups that won't spill as easily if they get knocked over are one thing, cups that have a big u shaped cut out on the one side are another. I would do an online search for durable medical equipment, as that is where you'll find a lot of things that help people get around the house and do activities of daily living.
Once you start searching for aids for visually impaired people, you'll also come across a lot of things that you wouldn't know to even look for. At least, that was my experience and I wished I had known to look for these things at the beginning of the situation with my mom. She wasn't visually impaired, but she did need help living at home and there were tons of little things that would have made life easier had I known about them, so it's good you are asking.
Another thing you can do is see if he qualifies to have a physical and occupational therapist come out to the house and do an evaluation on him and his living quarters. They will take into account his physical problems and show the two of you ways to do things safely, and can recommend aids that will be of use to you. Some will likely be covered by insurance, others will have to come out of pocket. Save all your receipts, if you are in the US and you have significant medical expenses they may be tax deductible.
As far as missing the toilet, it might just be time for him to sit down to urinate. People put pads down but you want to be sure they don't cause a slipping hazard. This may sound silly but installing motion detected lights that come on when he walks in a room can be helpful, and so can having night lights, which can also turn on when movement is detected. Grab bars in the shower and bathroom, on the stairs and anywhere else he might be turning corners.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Once you start searching for aids for visually impaired people, you'll also come across a lot of things that you wouldn't know to even look for. At least, that was my experience and I wished I had known to look for these things at the beginning of the situation with my mom. She wasn't visually impaired, but she did need help living at home and there were tons of little things that would have made life easier had I known about them, so it's good you are asking.
Another thing you can do is see if he qualifies to have a physical and occupational therapist come out to the house and do an evaluation on him and his living quarters. They will take into account his physical problems and show the two of you ways to do things safely, and can recommend aids that will be of use to you. Some will likely be covered by insurance, others will have to come out of pocket. Save all your receipts, if you are in the US and you have significant medical expenses they may be tax deductible.
As far as missing the toilet, it might just be time for him to sit down to urinate. People put pads down but you want to be sure they don't cause a slipping hazard. This may sound silly but installing motion detected lights that come on when he walks in a room can be helpful, and so can having night lights, which can also turn on when movement is detected. Grab bars in the shower and bathroom, on the stairs and anywhere else he might be turning corners.