Orientation

Disorientation to time and day can be common for people with dementia. This can have negative impacts on the person’s day and on their overall well-being. Having good routines and habits can support orientation; however for some people they may require an orientation support.
There are assistive technologies that support orientation to the day and time. These are called orientation clocks, that will automatically change the day and date.
​There are a range of these clocks available, some will even identify the time of day i.e. morning, afternoon, evening and night. This can be especially helpful when the days get shorter, for instance; a person may go to bed not long after dark, as they would have done in the summer months, this may mean they wake earlier e.g. 5am and begin their day potentially leaving the home earlier when shops and services are still closed. 

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Benefits of Orientation Clock

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Occupational Therapist Demonstrating Clocks to Carers

To view the orientation Strategy please click on the button below

Orientation Strategy

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Types of Orientation Clocks Available

Rosebud Reminder Clock

The Rosebud Reminder Clock has been developed to help prompt people to do daily tasks, aimed at relieving stress and anxiety that can build up when unknown events occur.

• The Rosebud clock has 4 different display screens
• Simple screens that can just say what day it is, or provide an image i.e. moon or sun, or a clock face for people who find reading digital difficult and unfamiliar  
• 17 pre-installed reminders – these can be played daily e.g. 1pm time to take medication, or can be played once a week e.g. Friday 10am hairdresser today, or once off reminders.   
• Customise alarms also available – add image or video and audio with USB key
• Auto dimming for night and day time
• For more information on the Rosebud and where you can purchase please view here 

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Grayson Calendar Clock 

• The Grayson clock is a perpetual clock which means it will automatically change correctly at the end of each month including leap years – so you won’t have to remember to adjust every month
• The clock has a black and white contrast colour which is helpful for people with visual problems
• The clock is battery operated
• The days and months do not have full spelling of the words which may be a problem for some people 
• For more information on this clock and where to purchase please view information sheet here

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Large Red Wall Calendar Clock

This calendar clock has been specially designed for use in a dementia care environment or those living with dementia at home.

• The uncluttered design and high-contrast display makes it easier to understand
• The clock has a traditional clock face which makes it instantly recognisable.
• Battery operated
• For more information on this clock and where to purchase it please view information sheet here

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Thoughtfully Designed Digital Clock (Dual Screen)

The Simple 8" Dual-Display 2-in-1 Calendar & Day Clock has been designed to support orientation.

• Mains Operated with battery back-up - allowing the clock to be unplugged, moved around or if a power cut once plugged back in it will display correct time
• Dual-Display - can show either full calendar information or simplified day and period. Morning - 7am to 12 noon, Afternoon - 12 noon to 5pm, Evening - 5pm to 10pm, Night - 10pm to 7am.
• All day period times can be customised; this allows users to program the clock for their individual needs. For example, some customers may want the clock to change from "Night" to "Morning" at 5am, or others at 8am.
• Automatic dimmer at night to reduce brightness - perfect for the bedroom
• For more information on this clock and where to purchase please view here

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Round Day/Night Clock

• A bright blue sky with the sun and clouds is displayed during the day and a dark blue sky with the moon and stars is shown at night.
• The clock face has bold black numbers on a white background making it very legible.
• Requires 1 X AA battery
• For more detailed information please view here

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Dayclox Calendar Clock

8 inch Digital Clock with “Easy to Read” Day, Time and Date, requiring just a quick glance. 

• It can be Wall Hanging or Self Standing
• Stand alone 8″ Digital Calendar Clock
• Fully automatic Calendar changes including Leap Years
• Auto Night Dimmer – 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• For more information on this clock and where to purchase please view here

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Grayson Large Calendar Clock

This Grayson clock has all similar features as the Grayson Desktop with large clock face that may suit someone with a visual impairment. These clocks can be better than the smaller ones in communal spaces such as nursing homes

• The Grayson clock is a perpetual clock which means it will automatically change correctly at the end of each month including leap years – so you won’t have to remember to adjust every month
• The clock has a black and white contrast colour which is helpful for people with visual problems. This also available with a white background and black text if preferred.
• The clock is battery operated
• The days and months do not have full spelling of the words which may be a problem for some people
• For more information on this clock and where to purchase please view here 

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Talking Cube Clock 

The Talking Cube Clock announces the time verbally in a natural, English male voice.

• Large yellow button helpful for people with visual impairments
• Press button to announce the time – supportive for people who find reading a clock difficult
• Announces time verbally in a natural, English male voice

• Features a choice of alarms
• Optional hourly announcement.
• Optional alarm with the choice of five alarm sounds
• For more information on this talking clock and where to purchase please view here

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