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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Rebkeh

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5. I used the SB1000 at the link

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:07 AM

Apr 2016

http://www.sonicalert.com/Alarm-Clocks-s/1819.htm

I haven't used an alarm in a while but I always had to darken the room as much as possible for contrast with the flashing lights, and the shaker under the pillow (not the mattress) helped.

Also, this clock is LOUD!

On edit: it has a volume control dial

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Seeking loud, pulsating, mid-tone alarm clock [View all] uppityperson Apr 2016 OP

I used to use alarm clocks as backup to phone, but I've grown to trust my phone. Hoyt Apr 2016 #1

As we age, more of us are having hearing issues. uppityperson Apr 2016 #4

maybe use a timer to turn on the lights? Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #2

We've half shades, room is sort of light already. There are shakers and ones that flash lights, but uppityperson Apr 2016 #3

I used the SB1000 at the link Rebkeh Apr 2016 #5

And it looks like it's a travel clock? Portable? Thanks for the recommendation uppityperson Apr 2016 #6

I think there's a place for batteries, Rebkeh Apr 2016 #7

I bought one and tried it. Here's my review and what I'm trying next, house phone wakeup calls uppityperson Apr 2016 #8

How about an alarm clock radio? DavidDvorkin Apr 2016 #9

I use a clock radio--turned up at full volume. If I manage not to hear it, my 4 cats will smack me tblue37 Mar 2017 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author tblue37 Apr 2021 #11