RedVector RV-10195

Lighting and the Visual Environment for Senior Living: Recommended Practices

Lighting and the Visual Environment for Senior Living: Recommended Practices

4 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: RV-10195

SME: Illuminating (IES)

This course has been discontinued
 
As people age they become more dependant on their environment to compensate for increasing frailty and sensory loss. Appropriate lighting conditions help maximize personal independence, while promoting health, well-being, and safety. This 4- hour interactive online course discusses the physiological and neurological changes that occur in the eye and brain, and addresses the special lighting needs of the aging population. Special attention is given to lighting quality and design, as well as environmental factors that should be addressed to provide a safe and comfortable living area for the visually impaired.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the physiological changes in the visual system as people age
  • Define the two categories of visual disability in the elderly (pre-retinal dysfunction and retinal dysfunction), and their individual lighting needs
  • Explain how the quality of lighting contributes to improved quality of life and prevention of injuries
  • Discuss area-specific lighting solutions for areas within different types of residential dwellings
  • Describe ways to save energy and enhance safety
  • Recall ways to incorporate daylighting into housing
State Licenses
CA - CASp (Certified Access Specialist program) (General)