If you have not learnt to touch type then finding your way around a computer keyboard may be difficult if you have low vision. As Australia does not have an Atomic Clock transmitter this feature is not available and needs to be adjusted manually for daylight savings changes. Speak to your librarian about how to sign up, what titles they have available, and the length of loan available to you. It's radio-controlled and defaults to English, so just put in batteries and wait for a couple of hours and it will set itself to the correct time and day in the UK. They consist of either plastic frames or string lines (which are more flexible and helpful when writing in small case letters with tails such as g, j, p).

Wake to one of 20 preset digital radio stations or a more alarming buzzer to find your phone fully charged, just like you. It supports eight languages and has eight alarms, making it the perfect accessory for senior citizens dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or memory loss. Alternatively, flexible keyboard gloves are available to fit over specific keyboards with the same large print, bold high contrast lettering as the stickers. Writing frames, into which a piece of paper can be inserted, are available with an elasticated cord acting as line guides. The information on the site is not tailored advice to each individual reader and, as such, does not constitute actionable legal advice nor actionable financial advice.Similar to stand magnifiers, these may be particularly suitable if you have reduced grip or shaky hands which make holding a handheld magnifier difficult. More than just a pretty face, the curved amber alarm is packed with convenient features that are famous. The quality of our dementia care is reflected in the fact that we are the only dedicated live-in care provider to receive ‘Outstanding’ ratings across the board from the Care Quality Commission. Many local authorities apply eligibility criteria for equipment provision, including assistive technology such as communication equipment. Ideal for schoolchildren and seniors, the handy remote control makes it possible to change the font colours and themes without actually touching the clock.

The VISO10 Alzheimer’s Clock is a perfect gift for home, office, schools, aged care facilities, or the reception area of any health care professional – enabling patients and clients to clearly see the day, date and time - providing a stress free, dementia friendly environment. Some models have keypad buttons with varying shapes to facilitate identification by touch and some have large LCD displays. The RNIB Newsagent (formerly National Talking Newspapers and Magazines) provides a wide range of newspapers and magazines for people who find standard print inaccessible.Simply select the language required to display the day of the week and month in the chosen language. This retro Bluetooth AM/FM Digital Clock Radio has a classic look and easy-to-use features including an aux-in jack.

The clocks are then fitted with one of our own specially designed battery operated 168 hour quartz movements. Before you purchase a Braille display, try several to ensure that the one you choose is comfortable to use and provides the functions you need.

The magnification range for these magnifiers tends to be limited relative to desktop video magnifiers. The combination with the day clock screen will also give invaluable assistance to understand what the time of day is.

Advice:- Best to keep the clock level with or lower than your viewing height as if it is higher, the contrast makes it look as though other sections of numbers are lit and confuses the time. These are often provided at NHS hospitals, but a few centres are independently run by the Partially Sighted Society. Alternatively, many people use an audio labeller whereby they can affix a small label or dot to an item, use the device to record the information, then use the device to play back the information. Hand-held magnifiers are not suitable if you have a shaky hand or find a handheld device difficult to grip and as they are held close to the page they are generally unsuitable for use when writing. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Low vision training may help you make the most of a magnifier, especially if you are experiencing the symptoms of macular degeneration which causes a loss of central vision, glaucoma or Retinitis Pigmentosa.