Day Clocks Help Your Senior Friends Answer The Questions: What Time Is it? What Day Is It?….
When I was a caregiver, the day clock I gave my Mom was one of the best presents I could have given her (or me)….
Instead of Mom being confused about the day, date or time, all she had to do was look at the clock. Note: I specifically put the clock right next to the TV where her gaze was usually set….
The use of a day clock also establishes a bit of independence for your elderly loved one as the information they might be seeking multiple times a day is right there on that handy dandy clock.
In fact, I know Mom got a kick out of the times I’d ask her what day it was. A quick glance at the day clock, and she was in the know!
The simplest day clock model, perhaps for those with advance Alzheimer’s or dementia, just shows whether it is morning, afternoon, night, etc.
These day clocks might work well for those elderly loved ones with Sundowner’s.
Sundowner’s, for those who don’t know, is a syndrome where the patient can’t tell what portion of the day they are in. They frequently confusing morning for night. A simple day clock helps these types of people orient themselves.
Some day clocks, like the beautiful mahogany one above, even has multiple alarms now – a nice touch, especially if there are reminders needed throughout the day.
With no buttons to mess with, these day clocks that tell the day and time are perfect for those who might have ‘wandering hands’ associated with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Just set it and forget it.
Day Clocks On Amazon.com
Regardless of which of the below Day Clocks you choose, they made my ‘best seller’ list for good reason – reviewers of this clock just love the thing, and, I’m one of them!
Digital Day Clock 2.0 with Custom Alarms and Calendar Reminders, Alarm Clock with Extra Large Display Helps with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Black
SVINZ Newest 5 Alarms Dementia Clock, Day Clock w/ Snooze Button, 2 Auto-Dim Options, Large 8DayClox Memory Loss Digital Calendar 5-Cycle Clock with Red White & Blue or Black & White Section Display【Upgraded】 Digital Calendar Alarm Day Clock – with 8
Oversized Day Clocks
These oversized clocks are meant for any wall – they are very easy to read at any time of the day. The green color text seems to sell the best off my website; I can vouch for the fact that the readout is crisp and clear.
Note: these clocks typically come with an option of text color – typically red, blue or green.
Also, before purchasing, make sure you know if the display can be dimmed or not as, if you’re putting it in a bedroom, an undimmable readout may be intrusive.
AcuRite 76101M Oversized LED Clock with Indoor Temperature, Date and Fold-Out Stand, 18
Active Living Oversized Digital LED Dynamic Wall ClockWallarGe Large Digital Wall Clock,14 Inches Oversized Desk Clocks with Temperature,Humidity and Date,Auto Daylight Saving Time,Battery Operated Clocks for Office,Classroom and Living Room,etc.
More Clocks That Tell The Day
These clocks come in various styles but my favorites are below. For the most simple day clock, select one like the first link below.
DayClocks Classic One Day at a Time Clock – Day of The Week Clock – Day to Day Clock with Noon & Midnight Markers – 9.5” Mahogany Wall ClockDayClocks CBR Contemporary Brown Analog Clock – Displays Day of Week & Time of DayDayClocks CB Contemporary Day-Clock, Black
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