A vibrating watch is a simple wristwatch that can easily be programmed to set up discreet vibrating reminders throughout a person’s day. They can help children as well as adults with special needs to manage time, stay focused, or take medication.
Rehabmart is pleased to carry a variety of vibrating watches from high quality vendors, such as Harris Communications, TimedAlert, Hearmore and MaxiAids.
What is a Vibrating Watch?
A vibrating watch can be used for various purposes, depending on individual needs and concerns. From aiding those with autism to Alzheimer’s, it can alert individuals to stay focused or to take their medication. Since a beeping reminder can be disruptive in a workplace or a classroom, the vibration allows the watch to discreetly alert the user with a light vibration on the wrist. With its simple on-screen programming feature, it does not require a computer to program it.
Who can Benefit from Vibrating Watches?
A vibrating watch can help those with AD/HD, LD, and autism spectrum disorders. It can improve the relationship between parents and their children by prompting the child for specific actions and behaviors without the parent needing to “nag” them to accomplish these tasks. Children can use the vibrating watch to self-monitor and reinforce positive behaviors throughout their day, such as “pay attention,” “be positive,” or “focus.” High school and college students with AD/HD and LD can use the watch to help organize their schedules and manage their time better. Students are able to use the watch to cue themselves to participate in class discussions and to remind themselves to copy down and submit their homework assignments. Children with AD/HD along with their parents and teachers can use the watch to manage their medication needs throughout the school day.
A vibrating watch can help those of all ages with self-monitoring and behavior modification. Parents of young children can use the watch for toilet training. For example, for younger children, the “bathroom” message can be set to alert the parent to take the child to the bathroom. Or, for older children, the same message can be set to prod the child to use the bathroom. Those with anxiety issues can use the vibrating watch to remember to relax and do breathing exercises throughout the day. Busy parents can also use the watch to quietly remind themselves to give their children positive feedback throughout the day.
A vibrating watch can additionally help those with incontinence or bedwetting concerns. Parents with young children can set the “bathroom” message to alert themselves to take their child to the bathroom. Parents with older children can set the “bathroom” message to alert the child to use the bathroom to prevent bedwetting. Elderly individuals and their caregivers can set the message to remember bathroom breaks throughout the day, as well.
A vibrating watch can help be a reminder to perform everyday tasks and for rehabilitation for a stroke survivor and their caregiver. It can also help those with a brain injury, TBI, Alzheimer’s, or developmental disability to perform daily tasks throughout the day.
A vibrating watch can help individuals stay on track with their medication protocol. Seniors can use the watch to help manage their complicated medication schedule. The easy to feel vibration and easy to read screen is very helpful for those with a vision or hearing loss. Those with a chronic illness can also use it to manage their medication regimen. Diabetics can use the vibrating watch to remind themselves to monitor their blood sugar levels throughout the day. Individuals with heart disease and hypertension can use the watch to reinforce healthy behaviors, such as exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation.
A vibrating watch can be used for everyday life and wellness. Individuals can use the watch to help in stress management, relaxation, and mindfulness. Its special training mode can be set to remind users to “relax,” “breath,” or “meditate” throughout the day or during a specific time interval. Runners and swimmers can use the vibrating watch to monitor their breathing during workouts and training. It is ideal for those who are underwater or wearing headphones who cannot otherwise recognize an audible reminder. Yoga enthusiasts can use the watch to monitor their breathing and reinforce positive thinking throughout their days or workouts. Those who are religious can use the vibrating watch to remind themselves to pray at specific times or throughout their days.
A vibrating watch can be used by those who are deaf or hard of hearing. They can use the watch to remind themselves of specific activities or tasks throughout their day. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use it to assist with time management from its unique vibrating reminder which allows them to “feel” what time it is. It also enables them to achieve independence for everyday living. The elderly can use it to manage their medication schedule because the easy to read screen and easy to feel vibration is very helpful for those with a vision or hearing loss.
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO
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