Living With Visual Impairment is a Growing Issue as Baby Boomers Age

Aging baby boomers are expected to drive up the number of Americans with low vision from 2.9 million in 2010 to 5 million in 2030, reports the Denver Channel . Often the most difficult problems to come to terms with when struck with vision impairments is the loss of mobility, as driving and other activities become impossible. Public health officials advise boomers to reach out for aid early to organizations like the Hadley nonprofit. Hadley provides online resources, support, and in-person consultation at no charge. "Maybe it's something as simple as contrast. Maybe it's something as simple as using their smartphone to magnify what they're reading," said Hadley Executive Director Julie Tye.