Buy clocks that show time, time of the day (“Thursday afternoon”), day of the week, and the date. The font size should be large and offer contrast options. I chose [these Robin clocks](https://amzn.to/3COGhfA), but there seem to be a number of knock-off varieties available too. In elder care situations, it's easy to lose track of time, and with it, various subtle reminders and routines. So having an omnipresent clock, featuring all of the context-enhancing details listed above, helps keep people more connected to the rhythms of life. They feel more like a person, not just a patient. This seems especially true in places like hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, where time seems to stand still. I tried to fix this by bringing in one of these clocks and having it on the counter so that at least my dad could keep track of whether it was 7 in the morning or 7 at night. When he was living in an [[assisted living facility]], it also made things easier for him to remember when I was returning next, when he should be getting ready for dinner, and so forth. We implemented this with my mom, too, even while she was living independently in her own house. We added Robin clocks to each of the main rooms she spent time in—her bedroom, her project/craft room, and her living room. She's appreciated the change, and we expect that it will keep serving her well as she continues to age.