I have a head lamp similar to this
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/69364...er-xr-headlamp The batteries last a long time and you have your hands free to cook, sew etc and it points on the stairs leading the way where ever you go. My dad who is 90 wears one of these
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63736...finder-led-cap to walk across to the driveway, it leaves his hands free to use a cane and carry the mail. My DD has DMIL's treadle, I have my cathedral windows project.
piney