Why we know this works!
Why we know this works!
We love these motion sensor lights because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we watch people feel along a dark wall for a switch while their balance drifts with every step. Do motion sensor lights stay on all night? No, and that is the point: they turn on only when they sense movement in the dark, then shut off on their own, so nobody wastes energy or has to remember a switch. The walk to the bathroom or kitchen gets lit automatically, with both hands free for a walker, a cane, or the wall.
These are especially important for people with low vision, mobility problems after a stroke or with arthritis, and anyone with dementia who wanders at night. Before you buy, walk your loved one's actual nighttime path and count how many lights cover it with no dark gaps. For spots without a nearby outlet, such as stairways or cabinets, choose the Motion Sensor Battery Operated Night Lights instead.
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Aaron Anderson
OTR/L, ECHM
LENEXA, KS
ArthritisCardiac RecoveryChronic Pain
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OTD, OTR/L, ATP
Omaha, NE
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Kansas City, MO
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Sparks Glencoe, MD
Cardiac RecoveryFall Prevention & BalanceDiabetes
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