Category: Better Vision
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Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a light bulb over 60 watts anymore? It tickled me when I heard a fellow shopper expressed the same sentiments the other day (sometimes I feel that I rant alone). Well lit rooms seem to be out of vogue or else energy efficiency…
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People are living longer and they are healthier, but they still make mistakes when it comes to their own health and well-being. Ten years ago The Institute of Healthcare Advancement published a list of common health care mistakes made by seniors. The list is still relevant today. The list serves as a reminder of…
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Declaring independence is more than stubbornly refusing to move out of the family home. When you declare your independence you are making a statement. You are telling everyone that you will do whatever it takes to remain active and in control. If independent living is your goal you need to be mindful of how…
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Walking is a good exercise. Many walkers find walking a dog both motivating and gratifying. If you walk your dog two or three times a day it becomes a routine. Actually, anything that you do more than once (or even just once) becomes a routine to a dog. This means putting on your walking shoes…
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First of all I want to thank the ladies who responded to my piece on fall prevention, and were interested enough to ask questions. I wish I had all of the answers, but I am going through a period of trial and error myself. I am not a physical or occupational therapist, but I am…
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I like to read. I have been dubbed legally blind since childhood so I have never taken my eyesight for granted. I think we all know that as we grow older, we don’t see as well as we used to. You may be able to get by with reading glasses, brighter lights or by using…
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A well lighted home is a safer home. Most people are not resistant to the idea of using motion sensors and timers to deter criminal activity, but they are often oblivious to how important adequate lighting is in the role of fall prevention. We grew up in a time when power conservation was the norm. …
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Nearly 2/3 of people over age 75 live alone. Social connections are important at any age, but seniors have fewer opportunities to make social connections than most, and they may not feel comfortable asking for help. Sensory impairments could very well be part of the problem. Symptoms of sensory deprivation are gradual and may not…
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Tired of fumbling around in the dark? A little automation, when it comes to lighting up your home, adds immeasurably to a sense of security and safety. Sensor light switches can be used throughout your house. You can install inexpensive hands-free devices without rewiring your whole house. The sensor detects movement and turns the lights…
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You would not believe the number of older houses that I visit that are bathed in gloom. When we were kids leaving the lights on when we left a room was considered a grievous sin. I am sure that a lot of our thrifty ideals are carry-overs from those days. It is hard to break…