Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Repetition
Persons with dementia will have repetitive behaviors, they can ask a question repeatedly even you have answer them multiple times. Communicating with person with dementia can be one of the most frustrating and challenging activities. They are more likely to communicate on an emotional level.
Care tips
- Stay calm and speak to the person with dementia with patience
- Try to answer them as if it's the first time the question is being asked
- Make an effort not to correct them or tell them they are irritating you
- Assess if there is a reason for the repetition
- Modify the topic
- If possible, turn it into an activity if possible
- Excuse yourself politely and walk away, if it is too overwhelming for you
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