My Gran is 80, blind and has Diabetes and lives on her own. She is able to take care of herself, with the help of the community services and neighbours she manages very well.
Blindness is not the end of her life of independance. It might take a little while to ajust, but I am sure your mum is a strong woman and will do just fine with or without you moving in.
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