At 65, your eyes require twice as much light as they did when you were 20. Inadequate lighting contributes to decreased depth perception and becomes a safety concern, especially in stairways, bathrooms, and kitchens. Seasoned eyes are also more sensitive to glare, so lighting … [Read more...] about Ways to Brighten: New Tech Ideas in Lighting
Caregiving From Afar: make your parent’s home safer
Although it would be ideal to have our older relatives move in with us, many prefer to stay in their own homes. So, what can we do to keep them safe when we’re not around 24/7?. “Enlist trusted neighbors to keep an eye on them and to alert you or the authorities as needed,” says … [Read more...] about Caregiving From Afar: make your parent’s home safer