Different eye conditions and reduced levels of sight are one of the main reasons older people fall, good lighting at home can help reduce this.
Everyone needs good levels of light and as we get older we need more. Did you know, by the time you are aged 60, you are likely to require three times more light than when you were 20?
Our "Improve the lighting in your home" guide was written with Thomas Pocklington Trust. It highlights the importance of lighting that can help you create a safer home and allow you to make the most of your sight.
Lighting guide
Different types of Lighting
Task lighting directs light where it is needed most. Ideal for detailed activities such as reading, writing, preparing food and continuing with hobbies such as knitting or sewing.
Natural daylight improves the general light in your home during the day. Blinds with horizontal or vertical slats will help control bright light and glare.
Electric lighting should be chosen to provide an adequate amount of light in the room. Increasing the number of individual lights will produce a more even spread of light and can be done by adding wall lights,
desk lights on tables and
floor standing lights.
For expanded details of these and other guidelines please refer to our lighting guide.
Light bulbs
There are different types of bulbs available today and knowing the right one to buy can be difficult.
While standard energy saving bulbs can take a while to reach their full brightness our energy efficient light bulbs have been chosen as they generally light up quicker, helping to make it safer around the home.
They all have an energy rating of 'A' which provides a life expectancy of 10,000 hours.
For more details on the different types of bulbs please refer to our lighting guide.