BENEFITS OF USING VISUAL TIMERS IN SENIOR CARE STRUCTURE AND ROUTINE
Our study showed that the use of Time Timer® products helped senior caregivers by providing a clear visual countdown display of time as well as visual cues for activities. The introduction of a Time Timer® visual timer helped senior caregivers give their clients a clearer picture of the amount of time that was left in their care session or the amount of time they would need to wait between activities. This was particularly helpful for patients with memory issues.
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The use of visual timers gave seniors a tool that was both familiar and objective. By using visual timers with their work, caregivers can set clear expectations with patients and thereby foster a sense of empowerment and independence. Visual timers ease the workload of caregivers by reducing the need for continuous verbal reminders leading to better, more connected communication with their clients.
Some caregivers used visual timers with senior families to relieve stress. For example, one senior caregiver who runs support groups for families used the Time Timer® PLUS for breathing and meditation activities. In addition, caregivers reported using Time Timer® visual timers to manage their patience for certain arduous tasks. By putting a limit on a difficult task, it made the task more tolerable and, therefore, less stressful.
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My day is go, go, go. Between clients, I use my Time Timer PLUS to sit down, take a breath, maybe grab something to eat, and decompress before helping my next client.
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– Johnny Owens Senior Care Assistant