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Improving lighting and reducing fall risks at home

Why Lighting Is Important

To help reduce falling and injuries.

Falls are a major safety concern, especially for older adults. They are a leading cause of injury among older people.

Fall prevention involves a multifaceted approach, including assessing and improving lighting, removing hazards, installing safety features, and maintaining physical health.

What Is Happening That Makes Older Adults Require More Light?

Our eyes change as we grow older. On average, a 60-year-old needs 3 times more light to read than a 20-year-old. 

The need for increased illumination continues t ...