Society is undergoing rapid demographic change. The number of elderly people is set to rise inexorably. This means that in future there will be more and more people who require care. Long-term care is therefore facing new challenges in terms of both quantity and quality.
Eyesight usually deteriorates markedly in old age. Consequences include reduced perception of depth and colour and poorer eye accommodation. A professional lighting solution that can be adapted to suit such circumstances can significantly improve quality of life in care facilities. It takes into account the fact that older people generally require more light and their increasing sensitivity to glare. In addition, a forward-looking lighting concept compensates for inadequate amounts of daylight.
Drastic deterioration in visual performance is often accompanied by an eye disease. When the lens of the eye become opaque, this results in a cataract. This significant deterioration in acuteness of vision not only makes reading more difficult, it also makes it hard to find one's way around. Well thought-out lighting designing specially geared towards the needs of the elderly must therefore be a top priority in care homes. Spoon lighting has conducted its own investigations and studies on lighting in nursing homes for the elderly in order to be able to provide specific design tips in this area and supply appropriate products.
