People living with dementia may become disorientated to the time and day which can cause anxiety and impact on the person’s day such as missing important events/appointments.
Simple orientation clocks show the day, date and time. They change automatically so you don’t need to worry about remembering to update daily!
There are a range of orientation clocks available in special stores or online. We demonstrate a wide selection of these at the Memory Technology Library. We work with people on developing good orientation strategies that support engagement and independence.
Orientation strategies such as keeping a diary, using a calendar, creating schedules and using a whiteboard to keep upcoming events visible, are a great support for people living with memory problems and dementia. Using them as part of your daily routine can keep you on top of appointments, events and other obligations.
You can watch a short video on orientation technologies and supports from our colleague here
