Keys to Adult Independence & Safety
The AARP Andrus Foundation awarded the LRC a Dissemination Grant to develop guidelines for designing lighting for older adults.
The below link will bring you to a booklet that talks about how our eyes change as we age and some of the different ways to Improve lighting.
1) Increased light levels
2) Minimizing glare
3) Balancing light levels
4) Improving color perception.
There is also tips on what types of lights to purchase
1) Adjustable task lights,
2) Downlights
3) Architectural fixtures.
Feel free to ask us any questions on placement or what particular products will suit your needs. If you would like us to print and mail you a copy we would be glad to do so.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/AARP/pdf/AARPbook3.pdf
LED lighting for safety and better sleep.
In this booklet they did a study at a health care facility to address falls at night, poor sleep quality and late night interruptions due to mandatory nurse check ups. The methods they used were
1) Blue light therapy or high circadian stimulation during dinner 2 hours before sleep
2) Bedroom and Bathroom night lighting design
The blue light therapy proved to significantly increase the times residents were found asleep throughout the night. The night lighting reduced the patients interruptions late night interruptions and both staff and resident had a very positive response.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/pdf/LEON.pdf
Feel free to ask us any questions on placement or what particular products will suit your needs. If you would like us to print and mail you a copy we would be glad to do so.
Studies Show A 24 Hour Lighting Plan for Better Health
The Lighting Research center found out that the ratio of light to dark between day lighting and night lighting has positive effects on activity during the day and sleep at night.
Basically the study tested
1) high circadian stimulation during the day and low stimulation during the night
2) Good visual conditions during waking hours
3) Night lights that provide perceptural cues to increase postural control and stability
The study showed a improvement in sleep and rest activity rhythms in addition to it being more pratical.
Feel free to ask us any questions on placement or what particular products will suit your needs. If you would like us to print and mail you a copy we would be glad to do so.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/newsroom/pdf/2008/AIA24hour8511.pdf