Seasonal Differences in Light Exposure and the Associations With Health and Well-Being in Older Adults: An Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This article reports summer verses winter seasonal variations across a suite of blue light, illuminance levels and health and well-being indicators.

Background

The quality of lighting in care homes has been assessed previously, yet seasonal comparisons and the associations with sleep quality are limited. This exploratory study investigates light exposure in two seasons to determine the changes over time and the associations with health and well-being.

Methods

In a repeated measures design, 16 older people (aged 72-99 years) living in a care home had their personal light exposure and sleep/wake patterns monitored for 4 days. Cognitive ability, mental well-being, daytime physical activity, and visual function were assessed. Mean light levels at preset times ac

SUBMITTER: Nioi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5656103 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature