Headlamps needed for Alzheimer's care facility

[Super Dave]

Greetings,

We had a 18 hour power outage this weekend and need for more HeadLamps.

I operate a 26 bed Dementia Care Facility in Honolulu.
http://www.halekuike.com/

The staff were supplied with 5 River Rock Headlights. We didn't have enough for all the staff and I need 4 more.

What's the best value for a headlamp that performs at least as well as the River Rock AAA model? It would need to have a 2 or 3 levels of light output. Ideal price on these would be under $20, good burn times, etc. They will run on Kirkland alkalines.

I personally have enjoyed my Princeton Tec Eos. Does anyone know if they have slashed the price on their older model now that the upgraded LED verson is available?

Please point me in the right direction. I don't have access to a Target in Hawaii...they open in March.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[datiLED]

The Streamlight Argo is a good value at $19. It also takes 3AAA cells, and even has a power meter. But, the last one that I saw only had a side emitting 1W Luxeon.

I have not seen any PrincetonTec EOS headlamps on sale recently. A scouring of the internet may turn up some deals, though.

 

[greenlight]

Energizer offers some inexpensive headlamps and should be available locally.

 

[offroadcmpr]

maybe you can try the coleman cree XRE headlamp. I believe it takes AAA and costs around $25.

 

[yellow]

what was the reaction of the people living in the facility to the led-headlamps?
didnt those white and quick moving "beams" worsen the situation?

Even if the lights are not "safe", how about kerosene lamps?
very nice light color, something the elder ones are used to.
looooong running, "multiple output" possible
great area light
... when used by staff, the possible dangers of semi-open-flame seems not to be a threat.
brutally cheap


PS: there are very nice lights like PT EOS, and quite a bunch of crap lights that run on AAA cells.
imho they all are useless:
else they work like they are (when crap), or very short runtime with higher output because of the cells
AAA has once been used for special purpose lights: for hikers/climbers to be extremely small and extremely light.
As this crowd is very slow at innovation, even led lights incorporate this energy sorce now (while a CR123 were the much better, modern substitute to 3 aaa)
... anyone else should look for an energy tank that is better: AA f.e., or ...
look for something offering a battpack of 3-5 AA cells at the back side of the head

 

[TMorita]

...
Even if the lights are not "safe", how about kerosene lamps?
very nice light color, something the elder ones are used to.
looooong running, "multiple output" possible
great area light
... when used by staff, the possible dangers of semi-open-flame seems not to be a threat.
brutally cheap
...

You must be a robot.

If I strapped a kerosene lamp to my head, my hair would catch on fire and my scalp would singe.

Toshi

 

[PhotonBoy]

Petzl Tikka headlamps are a good choice. They are used in Europe at the super collider site. I think you can get them for around $20 or $30. I don't have one but I'm sure others will chime in with some suggestions regarding the brand and models offered.

I applaud your efforts with Alzheimer's patients. My mother passed away last December at age 87 from this terrible disease. It was a long and arduous journey for her; I can certainly understand your challenges.

 

[Super Dave]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to treat the staff to the Eos. I've been real happy with my Eos at home over the last couple of years. Might as well give the staff a decent light to work with.

The River Rock head lamp was OK...at the time it was highly rated for the cost. But, the Eos is going to blow them away.

Thanks again,
Dave

 

[yellow]

If I strapped a kerosene lamp to my head, my

I would place an area light somewhere next to where I work



the Eos is about the best 3AAA, but isnt it about double of Your budget?

 

[mdocod]

If the home could afford it, it would not be a bad idea to get a pile of LED lanterns, enough to put one in each room. Maybe someone could make a recommendation as I have not been keeping up with this area of portable illumination, but something that ran on some D cells with a reasonably output that could last a few days would be ideal, put one in every room.

 

[degarb]

ftp://dennisgarber.homeip.net/VitaminB3ReversesAlzheimers.mp3

 

[kenk]

Ebay lists 10 EOS headlamps available for $18.99 each here . I REALLY like my EOS.

 

[Super Dave]

Thanks for the tips. Purchased 10 from that retailer this morning.

I'm excited to provide my staff with some kick butt lights. They deserve it.

Happy new year,
Dave

PS. Staff wearing head lamps have never been an issue for the residents. Regarding a lamp with liquid fuel...way too much liability.

Aloha...

 

[kenk]

Excellent!!

BTW, my dad had Alzheimer's. It actually served him kinda well when my mother passed away, preventing a lot of pain. It was a slow enough progression that by the time my dad passed away he still remembered who we were, though there was often some confusion on that - he'd think I was his brother.

Anyway, thanks for the work you do.

 

[Lee1959]

My wife's Brinkman headlamp grabbed a lot of attention during the 2003 blackout in the Northeast at the nursing home she is a nurse at. Since then almost all of the staff have gotten them and keep them in their bags or lockers. They have come in very handy numerous times since then.

Good pick for your workers, and keep up your noble work Dave.

 

[joesonsmith11]

Hi There
Many elderly HomeCare agencies can ease the stress of Alzheimer's by personally assisting the person with the illness and relieving family members of the day-to-day burden. This is great you are providing headlamps for Alzheimer's care facility.
Thanks