If your dad used to gain joy from reading and now he doesn’t read anymore check out his task lighting quality, such as a table lamp. It could be failing his aging eyes in terms of quality of light he needs right now. You can help him enjoy reading more by getting beautiful and functional task lighting for his office, living room and bedroom. Of course, it is easier to switch to an IPad or a Nook but what if your dad enjoys holding a hardcover instead? For many people in the world of cold LED screens, a real book feels like a homemade meal or a hand-knitted blanket.
It is the fact that after the age of forty we need twice as much light as a twenty-year-old.
Here are some ideas for good quality lighting for an aging eye:
For the desk: A great reading table lamp.
When you choose a reading table lamp you want at least some of the following features:
- Maximum wattage (remember, people over 40 need three times more lighting)
- Enclosed shade to avoid bright contrast
- Dimmer installed for energy savings and options
- Accessible and easy switch
- Warm color temperature – has to say 2900K-3000K on the bulb box.
A good example is Holtkotter 6514 Halogen Table Lamp. It has the great precision dimmer built into the base. Its halogen bulb adjusts smoothly from a very bright natural light that’s great for reading down to beautiful mood lighting. It gives out true reading light and it is compact size. It is specifically designed for the “aging eye” that needs brighter task lighting.
For the bedroom: Consider a swing arm lamp.
- Get the swing arm lamp and install it on the shoulder level of a sitting person
- Make sure that switch is accessible to reach
- Enclosed shade is important
Good examples of fine swing arm lamps are the award-winning design of the Tolomeo Micro Wall Lamp by Artemide or a swing arm lamp by Holtkoetter . This light is smoothly adjustable with the distinctive tension cables and internal tension wires, and a shade that rotates up to 360 degrees.
What if he only reads in his favorite armchair?
Of course, everyone is different, and some people only read in the armchair. If your dad is one of them, check out Holkoetter Floor Lamp 6451. The advantage of this lamp is that it is dual or even triple function which means that it is not only a perfect reading lamp but also flexible and adjustable as an overall source of ambient lighting.
You might come up with different ideas for an aging eye. A penny for your thoughts!
Please post your questions here below. I’ll be happy to help you!
Xo,
Marina
This is a very good gift idea for my father-in-law who loves reading books before going to sleep. He deserves a new lamp! Thanks for sharing.
Lucky father in law.
Right, this is a unique gift I could ever give; I never think that this could be very beneficial, thank you for the idea Marina. I will suggest this to a friend, she will be glad with the idea, her father loved to read, she would tell me that her father usually kills most of his time reading and reading. This gift will only incorporate with what my friend always have in mind which is: like a light, her father shines with dignity and respect because of his accomplishments, but his lights radiates the brightest for maintaining their family as cohesive unit with love and faith as its foundation. I think a lamp will make her father smile. Thank you again for the idea.
I have an uncle who has an eyesight problem yet he never stops reading! He likes to read a good book and most of the time whenever I visit, we would always argue about it. Even if it’s really dark, he would still be holding a paperback while enjoying a cup of coffee. After reading this post, it gave me an idea. I will make sure that all the lighting in his home would accommodate him and his love for reading. I realized I can’t take away his passion for reading but what I can do is to make sure that the lighting in his home is conducive for reading. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!
Ha, ha, it might be a weird gift, you are right but it is very hard to find meaningful gifts to people that are older. Good point, though.
You know what? This is real. This is true that even though technology is trying to overpower the classic way of the way we spend our free time we cannot deny the fact that books are still the best. A lamp is unusual or let me say “weird” gift, but after reading this blog I’ve realized that this is a unique gift and very functional. And since lamps have different types I can choose the kind of lamp that suits the personality or need of someone who receives the gift. Brilliant idea, especially now that Christmas season is coming. For sure, choosing a lamp as a gift is something different. Thanks for suggesting, this is really great!