Circadian lighting installed at Heanor Park care home

Heanor Park is the first care home project in our portfolio, but it proved that bio-adaptive circadian lighting could be seamlessly integrated into the industry for maximum effect. amBX’s SmartCore technology can be easily integrated for retrofit and new build projects of all sizes.

Research has proven the positive effect that bio-adaptive lighting can have on residents and staff. For residents, these involve better sleeping patterns, less confusion, better emotional control, improved mood, less trips, falls and more alertness and tiredness at the right times of day. For staff, the main benefits are improved productivity, sleeping patterns and alertness throughout their shift.

Read more about the benefits of bio-adaptive lighting in our research report.

Lorraine Calcott, a leading lighting designer, has been working with amBX to advise the best way to manage bio-adaptive lighting for dementia care environments.

“This process is critical for a healthy life, so using a circadian focused lighting product helps our body clocks to remain synchronised even when not out in natural daylight. This is particularly important for those who may struggle to get outside, such as people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, where an introduction of this technology can be life-enhancing and reduce the need for support or medication. Of course, it also benefits their caregivers who may work shift work to give 24-hour care and have trouble with a desynchronised sleep pattern that may possibly affect their mental and physical health. After all, we are all not at our best when we don’t have a good night’s sleep. Getting outside in natural daylight for 30 minutes between 8 am and 10 am is the best medicine; however, when that opportunity is not an option, bio-adaptive lighting is a brilliant alternative to help you stay healthy.”

Read the full case study here.