Being able to choose the background colours on the clock, including beautiful gradients, is very important for people with cognitive decline for three main reasons: readability/contrast, stimulus processing, and personal well-being.
Not everyone with dementia has the same needs. Some people need a very calm, neutral background to avoid becoming overstimulated. Others, especially in the early stages, may benefit from a beautiful, striking gradient that attracts attention and makes the clock a pleasant focal point in the room.
The need for contrast and brightness changes throughout the day. A clock with a very bright background is ideal during the day, but can cause too much unrest at night. The ability to automatically or manually switch to a dark background (night mode) is therefore crucial for a good night’s sleep.
The ability to choose the color gives your loved one a rare and important moment of control. It allows them to personalize an element of their environment, which enhances their sense of autonomy and self-esteem.
The chosen color can be matched to the rest of the interior. This ensures that the clock does not feel like a cold, medical device, but as an integral and pleasant part of their familiar living environment.
The Maziance clock offers the option of automatically displaying a different color every day.
Being able to associate a specific color (e.g., green) with a specific day (e.g., Thursday) acts as an additional, non-verbal reminder. When your loved one wakes up and the clock is purple, they immediately know, “Today is Saturday,” even before they have read the letters.
It provides a clear structure to the week. It helps reduce confusion between yesterday and today. The color is a simple, consistent variable that helps segment the week.
