Vision provides nearly 80% of the sensory information we gather about the world. So when vision loss occurs, it’s natural to feel uncertain or less confident. But confidence can be rebuilt by strengthening the senses you still have—hearing, touch, smell, memory, and spatial awareness.
Visual Memory Matters
Your brain has stored years of visual memories.
You can learn to mentally “map” your home or environment:
Try this:
- Walk around your room slowly
- Touch and identify each major object
- Visualize where everything is
- Practice recalling positions from your favorite chair
This mental mapping grows stronger with practice.
Sharpen Your Hearing
Hearing can help you interpret your surroundings:
- Echoes can indicate room size
- Appliances create predictable sounds
- Airflow can reveal entryways or hallways
Practicing intentional listening builds confidence indoors and outdoors.
Tune into Smell & Touch
Textures underfoot, smells in certain rooms, and changes in temperature help create “sensory anchors” that guide orientation.
How BrightStar Care Helps Clients Rebuild Confidence
Our caregivers support these exercises daily by:
- Practicing safe indoor navigation with clients
- Encouraging sensory awareness routines
- Helping label or organize the home for easier mobility
- Providing emotional reassurance
- Ensuring the home is free from fall hazards
BrightStar Care believes low vision doesn't limit potential—and we work every day to empower clients to live confidently and independently.