Stephan has been 50% visually impaired since he was 55 due to an illness.
He lives with his wife.
He can’t read even with glasses and doesn’t do any sport.
Likewise, he is very depressed and stays at home all day. Never does anything but listen to TV.
He’s put on a lot of weight.
He gets to see some shapes and lights. Furthermore, he never goes shopping.
Visual impairment 80%
Age: 60 years old
Job: Retired
Residence: Berlin, Germany
Goals & needs:
He wants to be independent like before. Make his own doctor’s appointments and go out alone so that he doesn’t have to disturb his wife or family. He wants his family to see him as strong as before. Doesn’t like to ask for help.
To be motivated to get in shape. Needs a way to feel happier and get off the medication that makes him. Needs to learn to use apps and devices for the visually impaired.
Frustrations:
His life has changed, and he feels unable to get out. People think he is old, but he is not stupid. He just feels a little lost because he can’t see. He finds applications impossible to use.
Everyday activities:
Listens to the television. Stays at home, and goes to the bar. Takes medication to feel happier, relax and sleep.
Stephan has been 50% visually impaired since he was 55 due to an illness.
He lives with his wife.
He can’t read even with glasses and doesn’t do any sport.
Likewise, he is very depressed and stays at home all day.
Never does anything but listen to TV.
He’s put on a lot of weight.
He gets to see some shapes and lights. Furthermore, he never goes shopping.
Visual impairment 80%
Age: 60 years old
Job: Retired
Residence: Berlin, Germany
Goals & needs:
He wants to be independent like before. Make his own doctor’s appointments and go out alone so that he doesn’t have to disturb his wife or family. He wants his family to see him as strong as before. Doesn’t like to ask for help.
To be motivated to get in shape. Needs a way to feel happier and get off the medication that makes him. Needs to learn to use apps and devices for the visually impaired.
Frustrations:
His life has changed, and he feels unable to get out. People think he is old, but he is not stupid. He just feels a little lost because he can’t see. He finds applications impossible to use.
Everyday activities:
Listens to the television. Stays at home, and goes to the bar. Takes medication to feel happier, relax and sleep.
Motivations:
No motivation. Would like to feel independent by visiting a doctor or health practitioner and having his privacy.
Motivations:
No motivation. Would like to feel independent by visiting a doctor or health practitioner and having his privacy.