With Alzheimer's and dementia

A dementia clock to hold on to

With Alzheimer's, the sense of time gradually fades. Dates, appointments and parts of the day blur together. mipaz.online always says the same thing, in the same words and in the same place — exactly the repetition that long-term memory can still work with.

Why this clock works with dementia

Words, not symbols

'Saturday' and 'Afternoon' are understood immediately. Icons need interpreting, and that costs energy.

Always in the same place

A fixed spot in the living room or bedroom makes the clock part of familiar surroundings.

Repetition without correction

Nobody has to correct or point things out. The clock informs without confronting anyone with forgetting.

Calm around the evening

Late-day restlessness often eases when it is clear that it is evening and the day is done.

Less confusion about visits

With day and date in view, 'is the home care coming today?' becomes much easier to answer.

No learning curve

There is nothing new to learn: no buttons, no app, no settings.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a dementia clock?: Yes, mipaz.online is a day clock or dementia clock: it spells out day, date and part of the day instead of only showing the hour.
Does it still work at a more advanced stage?: Even when reading becomes harder, the constant display and fixed place stay recognisable and reassuring. What someone takes from it differs per person.
Where is the best place for the clock?: At eye level beside the usual chair, or visible from the bed. After that, don't move it.