Best Clocks for Dementia Patients

Dementia is a disease where people suffering from it have a loss of memory, language, and problem-solving abilities. The disease has a severe impact on an individual’s capability of doing daily tasks. It interferes with basic functionality and requires special assistance. 

Individuals suffering from Dementia have a difficult time keeping a track of what part of the day it is. They are unable to register the day, date, or the time and require products that make it easy for them to focus. There are dementia clocks specially designed to help them cope with this issue.

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Best clocks for people with dementia

Newest SVINZ 5 Alarms Dementia Clock

This black colored, plastic clock weighs about 1.2 pounds. It comes inclusive of batteries. The interface is user friendly with large buttons.  The clock has an 8 inch and glare-free display which clearly shows the full time, date, and day without any abbreviations to confuse the patients.

The time of the day is not limited to numeric but also divides the day into morning, afternoon, evening, night, and predawn. These options are available in 8 languages.

While it has automatic dimming options that dim the brightness during the day hours, that can be turned off for people with vision impairment who need the additional brightness at all hours.

Multiple alarms with an adjustable volume can be set which is extremely useful for aging people who need reminders for daily tasks.

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Dementia Day Cycle Day Clock

The Clock has a black display with a bright font that tells the day and what part of the day it is without abbreviations. The clock divides the day into 4 parts: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night.

While the clock has set timings for each part, they can easily be changed. It does not show any digital time to avoid confusion for the patient.

It can be used as a desk clock or can be mounted on the wall. It has an AC adapter and a battery backup which means it does not need to be plugged at all times.

Digital Calendar Alarm Day Clock with 16 Activity

This dementia clock has a huge display with bold, block letters making it readable for elders especially those suffering from any diseases. The clock can be set on the table or mounted on the wall.

It has a remote control which makes all features accessible. It has 3 style displays, black, colored and a traditional clock.

It has 3 independent alarm setting options which allow you to set separate reminders for different purposes.

Mesqool Projection Alarm Clock – Loud Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

This clock uses an inbuilt adjustable projector to display the digital time on the wall. This enlarged and bright version of the time makes it easier for patients and elders to keep a track of time especially since it is visible all the time without effort.

This clock does not show the full date or day like other dementia clock. It does however have other functions that will help aid patients. It has a specially designed bed shaker and loud alarm for people with hearing impairments.

You have the option to set the volume, snooze or dim the light if it gets too disturbing.

Clock with day and date for Alzheimer’s Patient

Live Better With – Digital Clock

Ensuring that the settings are not changed by mistake the accessibility to the main menu requires a combination of keys. The navigation within the menu is quite simple.

The clock allows you to make reminders and set alarms. There are 20 preset reminders and also gives you the option to customize reminders. The clock has a talking function that repeats your reminders up to 5 times.

It has mixed case lettering with multiple color combinations that make it easier to read and comprehend especially in the case of such patients.

Mesqool Digital Calendar – 11.5” Large Alarm Clock for Bedroom

It has a black 11.5-inch display with large, bold, white writing that allows clear visibility from a distance without giving off any harmful glare with its 5 brightness levels. It shows the full day, time, date, and indoor temperature.

It has multiple alarm features. You can set different alarms for different purposes and also set up to 3 recurring alarms for the week for example All week, Weekdays and Weekend. The buzzer sound and volume are both adjustable.

It is not battery operated and requires a plugin. It can be placed on desks, or bedside and mounted on the wall as well. There is a dual charging port on the side of the alarm and the top button can be used to dim or snooze the clock.

Digital Calendar Alarm Day Clock

Designed as an ideal clock for people who suffer memory loss, the clock offers up to 16 reminders. It shows the unabbreviated date, day, and time of the day in 4 display options.

The time can be displayed in 5 languages:

• English
• Spanish
• German
• French
• Italian

While it has automatic brightness that is adjusted as per the day timings, you can customize the brightness levels as per your comfort as well. The alarm is easy to set and shutoff. You also have the option to control the timing of the alarm shutting off.

Talking clocks for Dementia Patients

Cirbic’s Talking Clock for Visually impaired, Blind, Elderly

It is a large, circular clock that announces the time when the button on the top is pushed. When the button is pressed twice it will tell the date.

It has no visual clock features and is completely functioned through audio instructions for everything like setting the time. This is a great product for the elderly specially designed for people with dementia and vision impairment.

Time Chant’s Atomic Talking Clock – Five senses alarm clock for mom and dad

The clock has an atomic radio controlled time and date reception. It will set the time itself and also adjust for daylight saving automatically. It requires bare minimum intervention and maintenance.

The big white button will announce the day and full date when pushed. The setting is extremely simple and easy. The buttons to set are placed at the bottom to avoid accidental changes in the setting.

You can set the time while looking at a miniature digital clock placed above it. The volume is also adjustable with 3 levels.

Time Chant’s Talking Alarm Clock for Visually Impaired

The clock has a large display with the option of turning the backlight on or off as per the individual’s discretion. The clock has an audio feature and announces the time loudly when the button on the top is pressed.

It also announces the time at the beginning of every hour to assist the visually impaired or the elderly.

It is a bedside or desk clock that is portable and therefore ideal for traveling. The alarm can be easily set and also has an additional snooze button.

Specially designed clocks for dementia patients aid them and help them do basic daily chores. It gives them a tiny bit of independence from the people around them.

The constant reminders and display of complete information help them track their activities.

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