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Trying to figure out the best ALZ clock and then I'd like to get one for Dad's bedroom, one for his office and one for the living/dining room. I think I need these to all be the same. They cost $40-80 USD so I want to get the best for his needs and not have to switch it later.

I'm leaning toward this one: American Lifetime Day Clock
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01NBNF1DH/ref=sspa... Only, I can't find what times of day are used. I saw Morning and Afternoon, but don't know what else is… read more

August 4, 2019
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Members discussed specialized clocks for Alzheimer's patients, with many sharing that their loved ones rarely looked at or understood the... Read more

Members discussed specialized clocks for Alzheimer's patients, with many sharing that their loved ones rarely looked at or understood the clocks after a certain stage, often continuing to ask about the day or time regardless of what was displayed. Several members recommended the American Lifetime Day Clock (which displays morning, afternoon, evening, and night) for its clarity, while others suggested digital alternatives like myhomehelper.com in the UK, which allows remote photo and reminder posting, or the Alzstore Day Night Clock for distinguishing day from night. A recurring theme was that while these clocks can help in earlier stages, particularly for distinguishing morning from evening, many found that as the disease progressed, their loved ones lost interest in or ability to use time-telling devices, making it important to consider the current stage before investing in multiple clocks.

A myALZteam Member

this one (see link below) is expensive but we really liked it for my mom when she was about stage 3 or 4. She had difficulty determining if it was day or night. This company has another one for day of the week--that one was not particularly helpful for us. https://www.alzstore.com/day-night-clock-p/h006...

August 9, 2019
A myALZteam Member

In the UK but there might be a similar click where you are. It’s called “myhomehelper.com” It is relatively expensive but great time display. Relatives can post prompts and photos. It doesn’t need any user input. It has a system called VSee to communicate like Skype. Again, remotely controlled. It has different colour settings etc. It does have a monthly subscription of £7.99. Customer support is good. It’s a 10 inch tablet too and can access internet as normal. I bought a tablet stand to secure it. My dad has enjoyed looking at photos etc. I can also prompt him to take a drink. Get up and stretch! Anything really.

August 6, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I bought one similar to the American Day Clock but now about a year after having it he rarely looks at it. He just keeps asking me the day and month etc.

August 4, 2019
A myALZteam Member

We got the first one you mention. So far the before dawn has not been an issue as he is always sleeping then. We keep the clock where it can be seen from living and dining room.
He really does not pay much attention to it. His watch shows day, date and time and he checks that alot

August 6, 2019
A myALZteam Member

The one you are leaning toward is like the one I have for my Mom. It has morning, afternoon, evening and night listed. My problem is getting my Mom to look at it.

August 4, 2019

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