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Aged Care.

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Australia’s population is aging, and the number of people seeking aged care facilities is set to rise in coming years.

High quality living spaces are important for the wellbeing of retirees and healthcare staff alike.

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Good lighting has been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms associated with depression and dementia

including low mood and difficulty sleeping. Good lighting helps to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm, especially

essential in old age.

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Overview

Reception

Communal Spaces

Corridors and Circulation

Resident Rooms

Resident Bathrooms

Bedside Lighting

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Overview

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Reception

The reception area is a welcoming space for new and returning residents and

visitors. Creating a homely and comfortable lobby is key for families who

are visiting their loved ones.

Reception

See right: our Vibia Wireflow pendant at Emmy Monash Aged Care.

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Reception

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Sattler Doppio Direct at InvoCare North Sydney.

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Illumination in key areas assists in navigation and defines the function of different reception areas.

Reception

Puncheon ceiling lamp by Resolute at The Terraces in Paddington.

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Reception

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Puck Wall Art by Vibia at InvoCare.

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Communal Spaces

A stable circadian rhythm is assisted by high lighting levels during the day.

Communal Spaces

Puncheon ceiling lamp by Resolute at The Terraces

in Paddington.

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Communal Spaces

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Vibia Wireflow at Emmy Monash.

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Warm pools of light over dining settings and lounge areas support a relaxed

mood and a congenial atmosphere while assisting residents with vision difficulties

to focus on tasks.

Communal Spaces

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Skan pendant by Vibia.

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The adjustment of brightness to suit varying activities and times of day will increase visibility and

lighting efficiency.

Communal Spaces

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Warm pendant by Vibia.

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Up by Vibia.

Communal Spaces

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Corridors and Circulation

Corridors and Circulation

Shadowing can cause confusion in patients with dementia and poor eyesight and pose a

dangerous trip hazard for residents and staff alike.

Homogenous and direct light distribution in corridors eliminates dark spots.

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D-Lights by Resolute atThe Terraces.

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Corridors and Circulation

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Corridors and Circulation

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illuminates the hallways of The Terraces.

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Specialised lighting which illuminates potential danger spots and direction signs,

including emergency exits, is key for everyone.

If the facility has stairs, each step should be well-lit and easily visible. Each doorway

should also be clearly illuminated, to assist residents in finding their rooms.

Corridors and Circulation

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Sattler Doppio Direct at InvoCare.

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Reduced level night lighting should be in place in all corridors and exit

passageways within the aged care facility where normal lighting may

diminish during the night.

Night lights should be spaced in order to evenly illuminate all areas including

stairs, ramps and doorways.

Queue by Rich Brilliant Willing.

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Resident Rooms

An eye-level wall light is ideal for marking out the entrance to a resident’s room and their room number. Warm colour

temperatures (2700-3000K) and custom lighting scenarios allow each resident to feel cosy and at ease.

We supplied Feelux strip lighting to illuminate these 'memory boxes' at The Terraces in Paddington, which

helped residents find their rooms. Each memory box would correspond to a resident's hobby or loved one; this provided

comfort for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Resident Rooms

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Resident Rooms

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D-Lights by Resolute in aresident bedroom at TheTerraces.

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Simple operation is essential for patients. It is very important to make sure that residents can find their way round their rooms safely at night in order to use the bathroom. Light should always be readily available at hand.

Well positioned lighting also assists staff when they are attending to residents at

night.

Resident Rooms

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Resident Rooms

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Swap recessed downlights by Arkoslight, which gradually produce

warmer light as they dim, promoting relaxation and a healthy Circadian

rhythm.

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The goal is to perfectly balance the residents’ needs and comfort

with the care staff’s requirements. By enabling

simple and autonomous lighting operation, along with the

integration of natural light, the best possible lighting efficiency

is achieved.

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The Pastille Wayfind by Rich Brilliant Willing clearly illuminates the residents' room numbers.

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Resident Bathrooms

Stronger light levelsare usually needed for bathrooms whilst still being flattering and gentle.

It is key for residents to operate lighting easily here. Consider motion-activated lighting for maxiumum

safety.

Eternity by Electric Mirror.

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Resident Bathrooms

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Bathroom luminaires should have an ingress protection

rating of 44 or above.

Eternity by Electric Mirror.

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Resident Bathrooms

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A well-lit bathroom can be accomplished by using a

ceiling-mounted luminaire for general

room lighting as well as mirror and possibly

vertical lighting.

Duomo by Arkoslight.

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Resident Bathrooms

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Bath by Arkoslight.

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Resident Bathrooms

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Micro by Vibia.

Resident Bathrooms

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Bedside Lighting

Dimmable bedside lighting for residents is a must-have in addition to normal room lighting. Harsh, hospital-like task lights

should be avoided.

The switch should be placed within easy reach of the resident when they’re in bed; it should also be two-way switched from the

room entrance.

Bedside Lighting

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Cosmos pendant by Vibia.

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Bedside Lighting

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Swing wall lamp by Vibia.

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High lumen output paired with a simple dimming mechanism will allow residents with

vision difficulty to adjust brightness to their comfort level, thus improving their quality of

life.

Bedside Lighting

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Bedside Lighting

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Pin by Vibia.

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Bedside Lighting

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i.Cono by Vibia.

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The right light can make all the

difference when considering the

needs of those living and working in

aged care. Good lighting can

drastically enhance quality of life

while creating a beautiful and

comfortable living space.

Vision

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