Don't Get Caught In The Dark This Daylight Savings Time
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DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE DARK THIS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Safe Lighting Strategies Can Reduce the Likelihood of Falls as Winter Arrives
Latest in LED Lighting by Mr. Beams™ Illuminates Indoors and Out
Elyria, Ohio – October 22, 2009 – As winter approaches and the days get shorter, diminishing light in and around the home can lead to falls and injuries. Falls, the most common home accident, account for an average of 5.1 million injuries and nearly 6,000 deaths yearly¹. To help prevent this hazard, Mr. Beams has designed bright, white, battery operated LED lights with motion sensors that brighten dark areas in and around the home.
“Good lighting in your home is critical to help prevent falls and injuries,” said Larry Weinstein, AARP National Events Livable Homes Pavilion developer and president of Shared Solutions America (www.livablehomes.org), a national non-profit organization and resource center for seniors and people of all ages with disabilities.
“By brightening up potential dark spots such as steps, thresholds, pathways from bedrooms to bathrooms, and areas that are not supported by built-in high quality lighting, motion-sensing lighting products such as the Mr. Beams Stair Light, Night Light, Ceiling Light and Spotlight can dramatically reduce the risk of falls and improve the overall safety of your home,” continued Mr. Weinstein.
The issue of safe lighting resonates for David Levine, co-founder of Wireless Environment, LLC, the maker of Mr. Beams LED lights. His grandmother’s late-night fall on the way to the bathroom started a downward health spiral that led to her death in 2006. The Mr. Beams Stair Light was designed with an all-night glow feature to help people get their bearings when walking in the dark.
“Whether you’re going downstairs for a late-night glass of water or letting the dog out before bed, everyone needs light to feel safe,” said Levine. “Our lights are brighter than most on the market and offer a pure white light unlike many LEDs.”
Mr. Beams will be offering discounts on its LED lights at the AARP Show this week. Go to booth #### and spin the wheel for a coupon for $5 to $20 off per product.
Mr. Beams lights are a great value. LEDs use far less energy than other bulbs, last longer, and cost less to use over their lifetime. Battery-powered operation means these lights operate "off the grid" and attach anywhere. What’s more, there’s no need to hire a costly electrician as the lights are designed to be installed by anyone.
Mr. Beams lights are available on line at mrbeams.com and through select catalogs. The stair light retails for $24.99. Other wireless lights are also available.
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Wireless Environment designs light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products that improve the convenience and energy efficiency of current lighting solutions.
Contact:
David Levine, President
Wireless Environment
216.509.4459
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