Seniors and patients with dementia sometimes have difficulty differentiating between the different times of day.
A clock might say 7 o'clock, but the patient might not know whether that is 7 in the morning or 7 in the evening, and Alzheimer’s patients frequently have difficulty reading the numbers on digital clocks. To combat these difficulties, clocks for Alzheimer’s patients have to overcome several potential causes of confusion. A day and night clock can solve that confusion.
This analog dementia clock displays the words "night," morning," "day," and "afternoon" in bold text against a coloured background that reinforces the meaning of the word.
The face is about 12 inches in diameter, making it easier to see the hands and the numerals. The clock operates on a single "AA" battery and may be mounted on the wall or placed on a stand.
The Alzheimer's day night clock can help make the caregiver's job a little easier by providing proof to the patient that it is indeed time for bed, lunch or other activities. Conflicts or arguments are sometimes reduced if the patient can see evidence that the caregiver is making a correct statement. However, the clock can also be beneficial for seniors who experience only mild confusion or disorientation, such as sometimes happens after a nap or when the schedule is altered.
