Living Room

• clocks and calendars that are easy to read and understand

A clock with additional functions or a different layout to a standard clock. These may include:

• A larger display that is easier to see or pictures to help understanding
• Additional information such as the day and date. 
• Showing and speaking out loud the time. This can either be regularly speaking the time or when a button is pressed. 
• Makes clear when it is day time and night time through words and/or pictures.
• Ability to set reminders, either to be displayed as text or read out loud. This can help with remembering regular tasks or appointments.  

You can find and buy these and similar products by searching 'day night clock', 'dementia clock' or 'talking clock' on the internet. They can also be purchased at shops that sell equipment for people with disabilities. 

• Increased Independence: These types of clock have additional features which can help to overcome barriers to people being able to tell the time. This might be speaking the time where someone has difficulty seeing a clock or clearly showing the date, day and time of day to support someone who has memory difficulty
• Increased Wellbeing: They show the time, day and date in a clear way, often showing when it is the day time and when it is the night time. This can help with daily routine which can increase wellbeing.  

• Suitability:  There are dementia clocks, day/night clocks, digital clocks and talking clocks. You can also get date and time big buttons that speak out the date and time when pressed. Some clocks have the ability to set reminders either displayed as text or spoken out loud. Check the clock is the right one to do what the person using it needs it for. 
• Ease of use: Choose a clock that is easy to read and set up/ use. Ones with large, clear displays, easy to use buttons and simple instructions make a big difference. Check whether it needs batteries or plugs into the mains electricity, if it has batteries how long will they last and who will change them?
• Accessibility: Most clocks do not need Wi-Fi but there are some that do.