Low Vision Discovery Day and Open House (July 17, 2010)

DATE: Saturday, July 17, 2010

TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Stop in anytime for this open house event!

PLACE: The Badger Association, 912 N. Hawley Road, Milwaukee 53212

COST: Free!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Individuals with changing vision, their family and friends, and social service/healthcare professionals.

Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are the major causes of changing vision for older adults. These eye conditions can cause functional problems in areas of daily living like reading, writing, home safety, hobbies and more. Low Vision Discovery Day will provide the opportunity to talk with our optometrist, therapists, and staff and learn about:

• Effective use of remaining vision
• The value of appropriate lighting
• The effect of various eye diseases on a person’s day-to-day functioning
• Controlling glare indoors and outdoors
• The benefit of a comprehensive low vision evaluation and other services
• Hundreds of product options available at our Outlook Shoppe
• Life skills recreational opportunities
• Independent living at our Hawley Ridge Apartments

RSVPS are appreciated by July 2, 2010. Please contact Dena Fellows, Marketing Director, 414-615-1134 or dfellows@badgerassoc.org