Care Plan
Knowing how to begin to provide support is important for carers because it helps the carer remain in control and makes the care process more manageable.
Making a plan for care will help both the person with low vision and their support team to clarify the issues that will impact life, identify solutions or service providers and ensure the relevant action is taken. Below is an example of a care plan that you could make.
|
Issue |
Need |
Service Provider |
Contact |
Notes |
|
Difficulty reading small text on bank statement |
Low vision aids, eg magnifier |
Your relevant low vision service provider |
Phone number of relevant provider |
2/10/2015 Spoke to Lisa, arranged appointment |
|
Preparing meals difficult, but can still use microwave |
Meal service |
Meals on Wheels |
02 8219 4200 |
3/10/2015. Call local council on Tuesday |
|
Can no longer drive to the shops and has difficulty with using public transport |
Help with shopping and transport |
My Aged Care |
1800 200 422 |
10/10/2015 Spoke to Ben, waiting for a call back |
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Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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