As a result of higher standards of living and changes in lifestyle, we are living longer. However, an increasingly growing older society will lead to more people requiring care in their later years. Light in care settings is essential to safety and wellbeing and the productivity of those providing the care.
With increasing pressure for buildings to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient, the choice of lighting products has to be carefully considered. As maintenance costs are constantly scrutinised, high efficiency, long life, energy saving LED lighting provides the perfect solution.
Care settings provide a host of facilities and lighting has to be carefully designed to provide the best lit environment. As we age, we experience degeneration in the retina and the Superchiasmatic Nucleus. Less light reaches the optic nerve receptors at the back of the eye due to a decrease in pupil size and a thickening of the lens. The ageing process will also lead to a reduction in retinal neurons which damages the body’s ability to respond to an environment’s change in lit conditions. Maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is crucial for the body’s wellbeing, and as we age can be more and more difficult to maintain. This is where good lighting design can play a key part in improving the health and wellbeing of care home residents.
Why LED? Reduced Carbon Emissions
LED converts up to 80% of energy into light. This both reduces energy costs and dramatically reduces carbon emission.
Cost Effective
The true cost of traditional light sources is not only in its energy consumption. There is also maintenance over its lifetime, replacement lamps and disposal costs. With LED, these costs don’t exist. LED is a Fit-&-Forget solution.
Instant Light & No Flicker
LEDs produce 100% light instantly, with none of the warm up time required by fluorescent. Plus they are free of visible flicker – ideal to help prevent discomfort associated with traditional lighting.
Safe Lighting
LEDs emit minimal Ultra Violet light (UV). UV light attracts insects and can be harmful to skin, clothing and artwork. Heat emissions are greatly reduced with LED, which means they are cool to touch and perfect for heat sensitive applications.
Long Life
The life of LED is between 4 and 40 times greater than traditional products. What’s more, they produce consistent light output over their entire life.
Durability
LEDs do not contain a filament that can be damaged by shock and vibration – making LED one of the most stable light sources available.
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