1. Increase Walking Around & Task (Activity) Lighting Use higher wattage light bulbs – but only if safe to do so. Add more table lamps. Add more standing lamps – but not near walkway. Use night-lights. 2. Reduce Glare Hang sheers & blinds on all windows. Cover all bulbs with shades. Make sure no exposed bulb is in person's eye while sitting or laying in bed. Use "full spectrum" bulbs (especially for low vision). 3. Balance the Light Make sure there are no dark areas in the room. Make sure there are no dark adjoining hallways.

Higher wattage bulbs

Some lamps are only wired for a 60-watt bulb and a higher wattage bulb would be a fire hazard. If you don't know the lamp's rating and you need wattage over 60 watts, consider a 32-watt compact florescent bulb (CFL) which gives the same amount of light as a 100- watt bulb. However, as some CFL's are up to 2 inches longer than a regular incandescent bulb, you'll need to make sure that the bulb fits the existing lamp.