Starting around age 40, a person's ability to see gradually diminishes. Statistics estimate one of the 78 million U.S. baby boomers turns 60 every seven seconds. These statistics verify the projection that half the U.S. population will be older than 65 by 2032. And, according to the AARP, 90 percent of baby boomers want to continue living in their own homes as they age.
Knowing this information helps a professional lighting designer to properly illuminate a space for now and for the future as studies have shown that a 65-year-old may need up to 15 times as much light to read as a 10-year-old. It is important to hire a lighting designer that is educated in the discipline. Make certain whom you hire has the proper credentials to assure that your lighting design meets all of today's needs. Sadly, so many designers out there are nothing more than a ex parts sales person and such far from meets the needs which can be a costly mistake for you to make. Check the background of anyone you hire...
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