Episode 39: Benefits of Circadian Lighting in the Home Setting

Published in Vendor Partners on September 27, 2019

Vice President of VGM Live at Home, Jim Greatorex, is joined by OK Technologies founders Bill Kahler and Ted O'Brien to discuss the benefits of circadian lighting in the home. Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia often do not have regular sleep patterns of activity and rest, but, rather, experience random periods of sleep and agitation during both day and night. Circadian Lighting helps Alzheimer’s Dementia patients consolidate their rest/activity patterns and sleep better at night, which will also promote health and well-being of their caregivers.

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