Radio-Controlled Alarm Clock, Analogue Non-Ticking, Radio Alarm Clock with Battery, with Night Light Snooze Function, 1 x 1.5 V AA Battery (Not Included)

This clock is not cheap but so far (4 months) it has proved very accurate and reliable. It takes one large D-type battery which was supplied with it, and we have ours mounted on the wall. It is quite large - about 12 inches wide and 3 inches deep, and it sticks out from the wall a couple of inches. It's made of plastic but it has a solid, quality feel about it, and it looks smart and business-llike. It keeps time very well to within a few seconds over several months. The calendar mechanism is ingenious - it's all mechanical but it knows how long each month is over a four year period, so it ticks over automatically from "30 Nov" to "1 Dec" and "31 Dec" to "1 Jan" etc. - there's a fiddly little knob at the back to set the current year, but you only have to do that once, and then it keeps track of leap years on its own. The only adjustment needed is when the clocks change from winter to summer time. It does have an audible tick, but none of us has found that irritating yet. Mounting it on the wall was not very difficult but it did involve drilling two level holes the right distance apart, then inserting the plugs and screws that were supplied.

I bought this for my Mum, who because of medical conditions, often forgets what day it is and rarely knows the date. It's been a great help and my Mum is now more independent and never asks now what day it is - great for the family. It's reliable, well sized and easy to set-up. As it's battery operated, it can be placed anywhere - very flexible. I would have no hesitation in recommending this item.

Mum has early Alzheimers but still lives on her own. She was starting to make mistakes with her medication blister pack as she was forgetting the day of the week. She was also angsting about missing appointments. The cost initially put me off but I searched online / catalogues for a cheaper alternative without finding one. Worth every penny. Mum uses the calender clock in conjunction with a paper calender which I fill in for her - daily reminders of whats on etc. Easy to set up. Good size .. easy to read at a glance. Battery operated so no wires to trip over. Extremely quick delivery. No hesitate in recommending this.

Excellent product. Really easy to set up and even takes into account leap years. This was purchaeed for an elderly person who is in early/mid stage of Alzeimer's and has been really successful in helping that person identify the days and when that person's carers and vistitors are due. Digital version s failed to do this; The retro design really helps. There is even a day/night indicator on the clock face.

Mum like a lot of people has been diagnosed with alzheimers and it is life changing for her and for me although at the time of writing this I know it could be worse. One of the main issues is the day she would ask over and over again what dayis it today or she would guess a day is it sunday or what other day she had thought it was .I had looked at these types of clocks and dismisses them as expensive. However on reading the positive reveiws of others I thought lets try it It arrived well packaged on on the invoice it gives a named person to contact for any queries. Apart from finding setting the time fiddly it was straight forward to set up .I dont think a person with dementia or alzheimers could set it up, but I would think these clocks are bought by daughters, sons and family members so assuming these clocks are set up for the person .. Although what will happen as its leap year I dont know yet. The first day mum would say what day is it I would answer mum look at the clock ( which is situated at the side of her) And the change is so noticible she no longer asks what day is it I feel its taken some stress off her as its a tool to aid the memory loss . I wish I would have got one earlier Its not that fantastic to look at, but I dont think this particular clock is about it been a mantlepiece showpiece. Its an empowering tool, and such a useful tool its given mum some independence back if that makes sense... I think it was really bothering her that she did not know which day it was. Every where you turn these days we seem to read there is an alzheimers explosion. I dont think you can get the impact of this disease unless you see it close hand. this purchase has made a difference to our lives

A clock is designed to tell the time! It defaults everytime after being set to whatever time it decides. The date and time also changes between 2024 and 2008 whenever it decides so it is definitely no good for someone with dementia which it was purchased for. I will be returning the item for refund!!

Bought for my mother in law who was losing the ability to work out what day of the week it was, and consequently missing events and appointments. We were a little sceptical at first - after all it's not that cheap - but within a matter of days she admitted that she 'didn't know how she could manage without it.' Therefore worth every penny. It is not a small item, and quite deep - so takes up a fair bit of space on a bedside or coffee table - although it can be wall mounted. Conversely it has a large clear display that is easily read by those with failing eyesight. It has the distinct advantage of being battery operated, so no mains lead or need to reset in case of a power cut.

This has been so helpful for mum, who has been resident in a care home for 3 months with moderate dementia. She became agitated at not knowing what day it was and had to keep asking the carers. Now she can look at her clock and know instantly, giving her a sense of independence. It arrived quickly and was easy to set up. The display is large and clear enough for her to see in her normal glasses rather than having to resort to her reading glasses. I would recommend it to anyone in the same situation.