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Clock with clear AM/PM display (talking?) for confused elderly person?

Sometimes my aged relative has trouble understanding whether it's day or night, so we're looking for a clock or other aid to help. I've looked at talking clocks, but their descriptions don't mention whether AM/PM is announced.

Any suggestions for talking clocks that include AM/PM in the announcement? Or regular clock with large AM/PM displayed? Or other device that helps a confused person understand if it is day or night? Thanks!

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  • 8 years ago
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    How about an old analog clock with the hands. That would be the best for them You can buy them on line, they are large and the numbers are large so they can see them.

  • Erika
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Talking Clocks For Elderly

  • MizzB
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    There are talking clocks for blind people which may help - try the places that sell products for disabled people. But, having said that, when someone has dementia and is confused about day / night, all the talking clocks in the world won't help. Their circadian rhythm , which allows them to understand day / night, gets out of whack and nothing will really help. It's all part of the awfulness of dementia. I've seen demented people who haven't slept for days on end - they have no conception of day / night and they just keep on trotting around until they drop. Then half-an-hour later they are up walking around again. I wish there was a cure , but there isn't anything that helps.

  • 8 years ago

    Contact the Blind Society/ support group in your area. Also an Independent Living Centre would have a range of aids suitable for your relative.

    Source(s): There must be a place similar to this one where you live : Independent Living Centre http://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/7714
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  • jonds
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Never heard of a talking radio display, sounds like it is time for the nursing home.

  • fcm703
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    A 2400 hour clock would be great if the elder has a military background.

  • RB
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Maybe Radio Shack would have one. To help my friend, I had him open the curtains so he could see that it was day.

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