[nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.

[Karen Rose]

These guys are completely independent, including scrubbing own floors on
hands and knees, driving, etc.  Until a couple of weeks ago, my father at 88
was still working, and may yet return to work.

Karen

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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:19 AM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


Dear Karen,

You may need another senior , their age, to speak to them about the issue.
I have allot of seniors in my chapter and I speak to more all of the time.
It is hard for some seniors to accept change.  They take on the attitude 
of,"you can not teach old dogs new tricks."  This is only true if the old 
dog don't want to learn.
I try to show them by example and ask them to think about what will they do 
if they don't learn some new tricks?
I try to show them how some new knowledge and skills can make a real 
difference in their lives and how the new independence will benefit them.
Generally, most of them are afraid of looking foolish or dumb, but once they

start getting how the new skills and knowledge can help them, they love it.
I have a volunteer, that helps with independent living classes that is 101 
years old and is a good example.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Rose" <rosekm at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


> Hi:  Thanks.  My parents are 81 and 89, and they won't put up with anyone
> doing anything for them, including any senior services.  I've 
> tried.(smile)
>
> Karen
>
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> Behalf Of Reyazuddin, Yasmin
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:41 AM
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> Hi Karen,
> I suggest that you call the local Aging & disability resource and
> information line. You can get this information from your county
> services. There are stores and not for profit organizations who will
> deliver food to seniors.
> The Elder care locater
> 1800-677-1116 is your first call.
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Karen Rose
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:33 AM
> To: 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.
>
>
> I'm visiting my senior parents in Raleigh, and would like to be helpful.
> While I'm totally mobile at home in Ca., I am told that there is no way
> to help my parents get groceries, etc., since there is no transportation
> in Raleigh.  Is there a competent blind person here who can tell me off
> list how you travel in Raleigh?  Thanks.
>
>
>
> Karen
>
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