It’s the first command in the Biblical creation story — let there be light. But if you’re working a night shift in a long-term care facility, I need you to stop reading this right now and go turn...
New facility lighting products regulate blue light and sleep/wake quality
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
A new lighting system allows facility operators to customize blue light exposure to promote better sleep and wakefulness.
Being mindful of light bulbs in your community can produce noticeable savings
By
Aaron Oosterbaan
Mar 12, 2018
There are several ways that operators are driving down costs, but one avenue they’re taking is to replace aging components with new technologies. And one simple and effective change is swapping out...
On the light track to improved design for healthcare
By
Bonnie Littman
Jan 30, 2017
Research proves that exposure to the right light – at the right time – greatly impacts health, mood and well-being.
Comparing energy-efficient light bulbs with old-tech lamps
By
Michael Chotiner
Dec 26, 2016
It’s been nearly two years since U.S. manufacturers stopped making conventional 40- and 60-watt incandescent lightbulbs. While you can still find a few on store shelves, the familiar incandescent...
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.
Lightbulbs as therapeutic tools
By
Michael Chotiner
Oct 08, 2014
Whether you’re 25 or 75, you may have experienced the effects of aging on your eyesight — and it tends to get worse as the years go by. Typical age-related eye pathologies — including...
Making home and AL facilities safe
By
Michael Chotiner
Sep 02, 2014
Over the years, my siblings and I place gripper mats, cleared away clutter and installed shower seats in my mother’s bathtub in order to keep her safe.
LED luminaires solve 3 common lighting challenges
By
Ryan Ramaker
Jun 30, 2014
LED lighting is a growing trend in buildings today, and for very good reason. It delivers significant energy savings compared to traditional light sources. Plus, illumination, lifespan and color qualities...