How Wellness Lighting Can Help with Better Sleep for Seniors

93% of our lives are spent indoors, and this percentage continues to rise as we age. For those living in senior housing, getting outside to receive exposure to natural light becomes increasingly difficult—especially during Michigan’s long winter months. This lack of sunlight can disrupt our biological clocks, or sleep-wake cycles, which are essential for maintaining healthy, restful sleep.

Norb Wellness Lighting can help! Light plays a crucial role in regulating our sleep, mood, and energy levels, and Norb Wellness Lighting provides an easy and effective way to restore balance with NorbSLEEP and NorbSMILE bulbs.

Why Light Matters for Sleep

Circadian rhythms control sleep, mood, and energy. As we age and spend more time indoors, these rhythms can be disruptive, making it harder to get quality rest. Light exposure helps regulate this cycle, telling the body when to be alert and when to wind down.

NorbSLEEP: Better Nights

NorbSLEEP bulbs emit a soft, white light with a low-blue spectrum, helping to support natural melatonin production—an essential hormone for achieving restful sleep. Unlike traditional bulbs that can disrupt sleep cycles, NorbSLEEP creates a calming environment that’s ideal for bedrooms, desk lamps, and evening use.

In addition, NorbSLEEP maintains a nearly perfect Color Rendering Index (CRI) score of 97/100, which means that the colors around you stay true and natural, allowing you to enjoy your evening without distortion or eye-strain. Whether you’re reading, knitting, or simply relaxing, this light provides the right brightness to support a peaceful and restful atmosphere.

NorbSMILE: Brighter Days

Good sleep is important, but so is feeling energized during the day. NorbSMILE mimics natural daylight, boosting alertness and mood. Using NorbSMILE in the morning and throughout the day can help seniors stay focused and maintain a steady sleep-wake cycle. For optimal results, NorbSMILE lights are best paired with NorbSLEEP in a space, creating a balanced lighting routine that promotes both restful nights and active, productive days.

Benefits of Norb Wellness Lighting

With Norb Lighting, seniors in Heritage Senior Communities can enjoy:

  • Better sleep quality
  • Fewer night-time awakenings
  • More daytime energy
  • Improved mood and well-being
  • More regulated circadian rhythm

Beyond sleep support, Norb Wellness Lighting also offers solutions for other wellness needs. NorbRELIEF, for example, provides specialized lighting to help alleviate headaches, migraines and light sensitivity, and pain associated with neuropathy.

By using the right lighting, seniors can achieve more restful nights and brighter days. Wellness Lighting provides a simple way to enhance daily life, ensuring relaxation at night and energy during the day. Learn more at NorbLighting.com