Effectiveness of an Independent Living Services Program for Older Persons Who Are Blind.

Farish, J.; Wen, S.-S.

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ERIC Number: EJ494843

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Effectiveness of an Independent Living Services Program for Older Persons Who Are Blind.

Farish, J.; Wen, S.-S.

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v88 n6 p525-31 Nov-Dec 1994

This study evaluated the gains in capacity and mode of performance made by 57 elderly blind persons who were clients of an independent living services program in Mississippi. It was found that the gains in capacity were significant in all areas and the gains in mode of performance were significant for 41 of the 47 skill areas that were assessed. (Author)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Independent Living, Instructional Effectiveness, Older Adults, Outcomes of Treatment, Rehabilitation, Self Care Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi

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