Help for persons with vision loss

Some view cooking as a joy, while others view it as a necessity for getting food on the table. Even minor vision loss can make cooking seem impossible. However, with some practice and modifications to your cooking space, you can prepare food safely, independently, and well.

Staying safe in the kitchen starts with a few techniques and strategies. A liquid level indicator beeps when your cup or glass is full. Other devices include large print timers and raised and colored markings that maximize usable vision and your sense of touch.

A safety turner – two spatulas joined by tongs – offers great control while handling hot food. Thermometers with speech and large print numbers can help you check food temperatures.

The thought of chopping vegetables or other items with limited vision might make you nervous. You can do this with a flexible-arm task lamp for extra light and a cutting board with an attached pivot knife for safety. Select cutting boards in colors that contrast with your food. For example, keep a white cutting board for slicing apples or carrots, and a dark-colored board for onions.

In addition to the liquid level indicator, you can also purchase measuring cups and spoons with large print, tactile and contrasting markings. You can also mark your own cups with a 3-D pen, such as a Hi-Mark Tactile Pen or a Spot ‘n Line Pen. The Spot ‘n Line Pen is also a good tool to mark your appliance settings, canned goods, and frozen foods.

Labeling items in your kitchen will keep you organized. Put raised dots on your microwave and use tactile indicators to mark your salt and pepper shakers. If you read Be simply confident Braille, purchase Braille labels to stick on serial containers and spices to save time and quickly find items. on the go

Order these and many other items online from MaxiAids or Amazon. Call 800-522-6294 (toll free) to order from MaxiAids by phone.

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The Metro Women’s Club of Omaha’s motto is “Extending the hand of friendship.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, all Metro Women’s Club of Omaha events are on hold until further notice.

For more information, please go online to metrowomensclub.org.

Elder Access Line

Legal Aid of Nebraska operates a free telephone access line for Nebraskans age 60 and older.

Information is offered to help the state’s older men and women with questions on topics like bankruptcy, homestead exemptions, collections, powers of attorney, Medicare, Medicaid, grandparent rights, and Section 8 housing.

The telephone number for the Elder Access Line is 402-827-5656 in Omaha and 1-800-527-7249 statewide.

This service is available to Nebraskans age 60 and older regardless of income, race, or ethnicity.

Its hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.

For more information, log on the Internet to legalaidofnebraska.com/EAL.

AARP Nebraska

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on older adults, the AARP Information Center, located at the Center Mall, will remain closed through the end of 2020.

AARP and its volunteers continue to be engaged in legislative issues, voter campaigns, educational lessons, community events, nursing home reforms, home healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security.

AARP encourages its members to stay well and to stay connected.