Hearing Loss or Medicated Sleep Makes Waking Up Difficult
For hearing-impaired seniors or older adults who take sleep medications, getting up on time in the morning can be hit or miss – they might just sleep through their alarm clock.
Not getting up on time could disrupt their daily routine, cause them to miss their morning medication dose, or make it harder for them to sleep at night.
We found a useful alarm clock that helps hearing-impaired seniors wake up reliably and makes mornings more pleasant for others within earshot.
A Vibrating Alarm Clock is an Effective Method for Hearing Impaired Adults
A smart solution is to use an alarm clock with a sound other than a standard buzzer. We found one alarm clock that has three different ways to wake someone up – motion, vision, and sound.
The Sonic Bomb alarm clock features a bed shaker, flashing lights, and an extra-loud buzzer. Use one, two, or all three features in any combination.
Bed shaker
The bed-shaking feature is especially good for those who are very hard of hearing or deaf because there’s no need for noise to wake up.
The vibration unit can be placed under the mattress, under the fitted sheet (on top of the mattress), under the pillow, or in a corner of the pillowcase. It “shakes” the bed to wake someone up, a little like shaking someone's shoulder.
Flashing lights
Built-in red lights flash through the darkness, helping wake.
Extra loud alarm
This alarm is incredibly loud and has adjustable volume control.
Cost and Key Features
Fortunately, this alarm clock is relatively inexpensive. It costs $34 and has over 5,000 positive reviews on Amazon. (And one of our own DailyCaring team members, a notoriously heavy sleeper, swears by this clock.)
The Sonic Bomb alarm clock and bed shaker
Key features:
- Powerful 12 volt bed shaker (about the size of a large hockey puck)
- Built-in pulsating alert lights
- 113db extra-loud alarm with adjustable tone & volume control
- Large red LCD display
- Dual alarms (so you can set it for 2 different times/people, if needed)
- Plugs into an electrical outlet and has a battery backup in case of outages
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty
DailyCaring tip: Some people have had trouble with the clock showing an inaccurate time, gaining time, or burning out. This can happen when the power cycle button isn’t set correctly. This clock is compatible with both the USA and Europe, so be sure to check the user manual to ensure the power settings are correct for your country.
Next Steps: Read the reviews or buy the Sonic Bomb alarm clock at Amazon
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About the Author
Connie is the founder of DailyCaring.com and was a hands-on caregiver for her grandmother for 20 years. (Grandma made it to 101 years old!) She knows how challenging, overwhelming, and all-consuming caring for an older adult can be. She also understands the importance of support, especially in the form of practical solutions, valuable resources, and self-care tips.
