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What a difference lighting makes...

19/10/2016

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10 top tips to make the most of your sight using light!

With the dark night’s drawing in, we all can benefit from better lighting in our homes. Regardless of your age, getting your lighting levels correct is important and the majority of people over the age of 60 need much more lighting than when they were 20. This is especially important for anyone with sight loss. It’s not just about adding light but understanding the type of lighting which will benefit you the most…

So why is the right lighting important?

1. You can make the most of the sight you have by improving the clarity and contrast of what you are looking at. This is especially important for both sight loss and someone living with Dementia.

2. When it is dark in your home, there is a risk of trips and falls and feeling nervous about moving around your home.  Good lighting can make you feel more confident and comfortable.

3. Thinking about what you want to do at home and planning your lighting means you can enjoy your hobbies and daily living. If you enjoy cooking make sure you have extra lighting in your kitchen, on your worktops and under cupboard lighting can make a real difference.
 
4  If you are using portable lighting in your kitchen make sure you don’t have trailing wires as they can be a trip hazard. Ensure trailing wires are tucked away or better yet use battery operated lights to reduce the risks of trips and falls.

5. Reading- a desk lamp or floor standing lamp shining over your book below eye level will give you maximum benefits. Above eye level can cause glare and will make it harder to see what you want to read. Make sure the lamp is sturdy and does not topple easily; the base should be solid and the arm flexible to ensure you can target the light where you need it.

6. Keep lighting even throughout your home so you don’t move from one room to another and are suddenly faced with glare or brighter lights. This can cause confusion and it is much better to keep the lighting in your home even and add extra lighting with floor and desk lamps.

7. Lighting in hall stairs and landing is especially key and by ensuring these spaces are well lit, will help you to feel more confident when walking up and down the stairs. You can add extra sensor lights that come on when you need them most. These are relatively low cost and battery operated.

8. Be Prepared- when you go out take a small travel light with you as this is really useful when reading labels in a supermarket or menu’s. Battery operated lights are the best solution and are small enough to fit in a bag.

9. Choosing suitable portable lighting is important so make sure you buy a lamp that does not get hot to touch, the bulb does not protrude out of the shade and it is flexible allowing you to angle the light where you need it most.

10. Avoid glare which means make sure the lamp does not reflect from shiny surfaces and you are not getting glare from outside shining directly into your eyes. This can affect how independent you are in your home or out and about.

Next steps

If you are concerned about your sight, a visit to your optician is a good place to start. If a problem is detected, you'll be referred to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). Your GP will be kept informed, and will give you extra support and advice if you need it.

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11 Comments
LEDLightGuides link
18/6/2018 10:07:44 pm

Do you have any idea what that LED desk lamp in your picture is called? I really like it but can't find a model number or brand name for it.

Any ideas? Many thanks!

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Associated Optical link
19/6/2018 01:07:59 pm

Hi there, Thanks for your comment. The product shown in the post is our LED Desktop touch light

https://www.associatedoptical.com/store/p66/LED_Desktop_Touch_Light.html

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Bram link
27/8/2018 11:12:45 pm

I loved that tip about keeping the lighting, even throughout a home. I hate when a room is just too bright after leaving a darker one. Do you have any more tips on how to achieve some of these suggestions? For example, what kind of lamps to use?

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Gary Puntman link
18/10/2018 07:57:07 pm

It's good to know that good lighting is extra important for someone with dementia. I think it would be a good idea to get some brighter lighting in my house. It would probably help my eyesight as well, like you mentioned.

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16/11/2018 06:05:54 am

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24/11/2018 04:27:53 pm

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Thomas Peterson link
10/7/2019 06:34:44 pm

The tip you gave abut keeping lighting even throughout the home was great. I have been wanting ways to brighten up the rooms but not take away from other rooms. I've had some issues, particularly in my kitchen. I would love to get illuminated countertops installed in the kitchen to help with the lighting.

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Sanjeevani R link
17/7/2019 09:59:35 am

Great post!! Thank you for sharing useful tips about lighting. Looking for more.

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30/12/2020 08:31:47 am

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