4. Improve Your Home’s Lighting
Another home upgrade you don’t want to let slide as you improve your place for the future is lighting. Eyesight changes as we age; that’s a fact. Moreover, aging people have an increased risk of falling.
Making this home upgrade can significantly lower this risk and help you age in place safely. According to experts, seniors should consider adding more ambient light, as they need brighter light as they age.
So, if you have low vision, you’ll also want plenty of task lighting in your house for everyday activities, from cooking in the kitchen to reading a book. Older seniors with eye problems also have issues with glare from light. Experts recommend reducing glare by purchasing shades for all the lamps you have throughout your house so that the bulbs aren’t exposed.
Last but not least, while having good lighting in each room is a vital home upgrade, don’t forget about other areas in your home that can be more difficult to get around, including stairs and hallways. These parts of your house should have extra lighting so you can navigate more easily.
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