Resources on dementia and sight loss
If you support someone with dementia you can find resources and information on how to promote access to eye health and top tips to support those who have already been diagnosed with sight loss.
For more information contact the team. Email [email protected] or telephone 0141 739 3683.
Our booklet on dementia and sight loss contains useful information for anyone living with dementia, or supporting someone with dementia.
As well as learning more about sight loss and dementia, you’ll find a handy checklist on identifying sight loss and everyday living solutions to support independence and help people to make the most of their sight. The Scotland version was updated in September 2020.
Dementia and eye health
Everyone should have regular sight tests to check their vision and eye health. Sight tests are especially important for people with dementia because the symptoms of dementia might mask the symptoms of sight loss.
Top tip cards and guides
We've produced a selection of top tip cards and guides to help you to better support people living with dementia and sight loss.
Falls, dementia and sight loss
People living with dementia and experiencing sight loss are at a significantly increased risk of falling and RNIB Scotland, along with allied health professionals in the NHS, has produced a practice note that supports staff to create an individualised action plan following a falls multi-factorial risk assessment. The resource outlines approaches to take to improve care and outcomes.
Social care dementia gateway
If you work with people with dementia in nursing, residential or domiciliary settings, you may find the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s Dementia Gateway useful. There are lots of practical tips, tools and activities that can help with your daily work. Each section has been written by a national dementia expert, so you can be sure the information and guidance are up to date and reflects best practice in dementia care.
Podcast resources
We have a selection of podcasts which offer advice and support on the topic of dementia. You can find them here
Open badges
We offer a selection of free Open Badges which are quick and easy to earn. You can use these to formalise your learning from our resources. You can find them here: Open Badges. Filter by RNIB.
Training
We offer training courses on dementia and sight loss. If you want to know more about the courses we offer, then visit the Training for health and social care professionals page or contact us on [email protected] or telephone 0141 739 3683.