Smart lighting design is critical for seniors and other low vision populations. Learn more about how to create a safe environment with lighting.

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​AGING HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND
LIGHTING FOR SAFETY
Seven lighting considerations for:
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When placing light sources, note that
ambient lighting helps reduce glare,
helping the elderly read important signs and
reduce their risk of falls.
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Incorporating daylight into senior environments
can improve circadian rhythms. A warmer
color temperature of 3,500 K is
recommended due to this population’s
tendency to be cold.
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Direct sunlight can create a harmful glare for
those with cataracts and dementia.
Filter direct sunlight to reduce glare.
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Navigation can be difficult for seniors.
Install way-finding lights
to reinforce correct pathways and doors.4
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Illuminate handrails, bedrails and
grab bars to make them dual-purpose and
easy to identify in the dark.3
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Nighttime illumination is important for seniors.
Red or amber LEDs provide illumination
without disturbing the circadian rhythm.2
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aging populations

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Avoid track lighting for seniors.
They have a fixed state of vision where their
pupils don’t dilate as easily when exposed to
bright light.1
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Smart lighting design critical for seniors and other low
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