
Vertical Cues are Crucial for Balance
Researchers had 12 older adults perform sit‑to‑stand balance tests while facing either a dim night‑light frame outlining a bathroom door. The properly oriented frame cut sway during the first 2 seconds of standing, whereas a purposely tilted frame shifted weight to the tilt side.
A separate mock‑bedroom study found seniors preferred the LED frame over a conventional night‑light because it improved floor visibility while using little power.

Why night lights don't work
Adding low‑glare, amber LED lines that trace door edges supplies strong spatial cues, restoring sit‑to‑stand performance to daylight levels—especially in people at high fall risk. Unfortunately, vertical spacial cues cannot be replicated with a simple spot light source emmited from a night light. See study for details!

Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai study: 30% fall reduction in older adults
Mount Sinai researchers are building evidence to support Medicare/Medicaid coverage for an in-house visual-cue lighting system that has been shown to reduce nighttime falls among older adults by over 30% in institutional settings.

Older Adult fall Statistics - CDC
According to the CDC, in the United States, falls are the leading cause of Injury and injury death among adults 65 and over. Every year, more than one in four adults 65 and older experience a fall annually, often leading to serious injury or even death.
Reportedly, there are 41,000 deaths, 3.6 million emergency department visits, and 1.2 million hospital stays each year.

GloFrame is designed for better sleep
GloFrame are designed to be more beneficial for sleep because they emit wavelengths that have minimal impact on the body’s circadian rhythm.
Unlike blue and white lights—which suppress melatonin and delay sleep—GloFrame's amber glow barely stimulates the photoreceptors responsible for signaling the brain to stay awake. Because our circadian system is especially sensitive to light near bedtime, using GloFrame can help preserve melatonin levels and support more restful sleep. The elderly are more sensitive to blue light

No More Blinding nighttime trips
Ever stumbled around in the dark, only to be hit with harsh lights that leave you squinting? With GloFrame, those nights are over. Our gentle, sleep-friendly illumination lets you navigate safely without shocking your night-adjusted eyes — no more rude awakenings, just smooth, soothing guidance.
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NLM Explores Older Adults’ Nighttime trips Under Various Lighting Conditions
READ THE FULL ARTICLEAs people age, their visual system deteriorates, making it harder to adapt to darkness—an issue that increases the risk of nighttime falls, such as when going to the bathroom. Research suggests that low-intensity visual cues can help guide older adults safely in the dark without disrupting their sleep.
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Lighting for improving balance in older adults
READ THE FULL ARTICLELighting that improves accurate visual perception can effectively reduce fall risk in older adults. Traditional wall-plug nightlights may actually increase instability during sit-to-stand movements. In contrast, enhanced nightlights that offer low ambient light and strong visual cues during critical transitions—like standing up—show promise for use in homes and assisted living settings.
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Manage Your Risk: REDUCE FALL RISK WITH LED LIGHTING
READ THE FULL ARTICLEResearchers at Mount Sinai’s Light and Health Research Center are working to gain Medicare/Medicaid support for in-home lighting systems that reduce falls in older adults. These systems illuminate doorframes to provide visual cues, helping patients navigate safely at night—such as reaching the bathroom, finding a remote, or making a call. By improving visibility, the lighting also helps reduce confusion, stress, and anxiety upon waking.
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY STUDY: LIGHTING SLASHES FALLS AT SENIOR HOMES
READ THE FULL ARTICLEDr. Shadab Rahman of Harvard Medical School led the first study to examine how adjusting lighting spectrum and intensity throughout the day can reduce fall risk in older adults. The findings show that upgrading ambient lighting is a safe, effective, and low-cost preventive strategy in long-term care settings—with the potential to save lives and enhance overall wellbeing.
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Innovative Lighting Technique Reduces Risk for Falls
READ THE FULL ARTICLEResearchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) developed two night-lighting systems that significantly improved balance and walking stability in older adults. Tests showed that LED lights offering horizontal and vertical visual cues helped users maintain balance when standing up, while laser pathway lines increased walking speed and reduced step variability. These findings highlight the effectiveness of spatial cue lighting in reducing nighttime fall risk.