Description
Day Night Clock
Find’s Day and Night Clock has a very clear, traditional, high-contrast analogue face that is easy to read, but critically it has the addition of a sun and a moon graphic display which clearly illustrates whether it is day time or night time. Because for some people living with dementia, they can often lose the ability to recognize what time it is and whether it’s day or night.
As dementia progresses, routine and structure is more imperative to everyday life. Without time-telling skills, we quickly become disorientated, anxious and confused.
For this reason, a new kind of clock, specially designed for people with dementia.
What benefits are there to using a Day and Night Clock?
Helps to ease confusion
As dementia progresses so does a person’s memory and problem-solving abilities.
For example, being able to keep track of current times or dates becomes harder which can lead to confusion and disorientation.
A Day and Night Clock can help differentiate the different parts of the day and also help with telling the time.
Increased independence
To provide additional information, the clock can also supplied attached to a board Personal Orientation Clock
This can help to aid independence.
Provides a regular routine
A Day and Night Clock can help keep routines on track and which can reduce anxiety and agitation.
Benefits
- Supports orientation to the correct the time of the day
- Clear, visual display – we do not recommend using clocks with words in the day/night phase as they are usually partially obscured and can be confusing
- Supports the personal management of a correct, daily routine
- Helps avoid potentially distressing confusion between day and night time.
Specification
- Large clear face measures 250mm diameter, 310mm including frame
- Battery operated (supplied with 1xAA Battery)
- Boxed dimensions: 320x320x60mm
- Size: 310mm diameter overall x 60mm deep
- Weight: 726g
VAT Relief Eligible – No
A Day and Night Clock is a perfect gift for a loved one