This week I’ve been up to London to the Care Innovations Summit to hear from some luminairies the sector, plus the chance to put some products through their paces – will be taking my trusty light meter… will share some take-aways next week. Bon Appetit – Light gives ageing noses- and appetites a helping […]
Light and appetite – and running for Amnesty Read More »
Seeing stars Bugs Bunny always had stars spinning around his head following a bash with a hammer or running into a wall. They magically disappeared as he brushed himself off and set off for another adventure. But that spinning-head feeling does not always go away so fast for you and I. My beloved Lou has
Seeing stars – and building for your brain Read More »
TV and daylight – can you have your cake and watch it? It’s all very well banging on about windows and daylight, but what if you want to watch TV? For lots of older adults, it’s a vital part of their day and can even be good for your sense of connection and purpose –
TV technology for sunny days – and summer sensitivity Read More »
Wrapping up International Victorious Women Month. So grateful to all the remarkable women who have blazed a trail for us who follow. “It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.” – Eleanor Roosevelt International Victorious Woman Month: Celebrate some of Peace Corps Most Victorious and Inspirational Women. Recovering from falls
Light for concussion – and squeeze a soft ball if you’ve run out of ideas… Read More »
Colours at Chelsea I’m off to the Chelsea Flower Show tomorrow- courtesy of my friends at Dulux. I’m looking forward to the glorious colours, of course. There is plenty of research into human preferences for flower colours, with blue, white and orange consistently coming out top of the pops for uplifting, energising and warming effects
Colours at Chelsea – for the bees or for us? – and preventing stroke with light Read More »
Circadian lighting – costing the earth? According to Care Home Management Online, the average care home in the UK spends around £4,000 on gas and electricity per bed – that adds up Care providers are paying per bed power costs of £4K+. PNNL points out that hospitals are currently the second-most energy-intensive sector in the USA,
Lighting v. ambulance call-outs – which is greeener? – and Eastern wisdom Read More »
Labour Day Founded in 1888 following the Haymarket Massacre, where strikers calling for an 8-hour day came under fire from police, May 1st – or the first Monday of the month – is a public holiday almost everywhere in the world. While most of us enjoy a break in the sunshine, it’s worth taking a
Labour day and circadian lighting – cutting staff absence and improving sleep Read More »
April fool’s day- time to lighten up! Laughter is seriously good for your body and brain boosting focus and creativity – Impact of Laughter on Health, Happiness and Wellbeing, How Laughter in The Workplace Can Boost Confidence And Creativity, it helps you bond with others – Laughter influences social bonding but not prosocial generosity to friends and strangers, defuse conflict
April Fools Day – evidence for impact of light on mood – and lighting tips for crafting Read More »
Eyes on drugs If you’ve ever had eye drops before a visual function test, you’ll know how disorienting that can be. That’s just a glimpse of the side-effects caused by many of the drugs that older adults in residential healthcare take every day. That’s on top of the natural decline in visual function and fatigue
Implications of medication for light and sight – and the power of 88… (piano keys) Read More »
Lights on prescription? According to a recent report by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the average residential care home resident is prescribed 7.2 medicines per day, with an increased risk of falls just one potential side-effect of this potent cocktail that often includes psychotropic and antipsychotic drugs – The Right Medicine: Improving Care in Care Homes. You
Lights on prescription – and is your office designed like a Formula 1 car? Read More »