On Repetition

When short term memory is lost or in a process of decline, it is easy to fall into patterns on repetition. For a person with Alzheimer’s disease, it is very common. It can be frustrating for a caregiver when questions, statements, and behavior fall into repetition. A personal take on this problem by Bob Demarco really puts the issue into perspective. Many caregivers face this issue.

Learning how to better tolerate and deal with this behavior in turn helps to improve upon it. The most effective and perhaps simple change that can help the situation is by keeping the answers to these questions simple. Keep it positive/neutral, don’t remind a loved one that you have already told them, just answer.

This helps control your frustration, and helps them to feel their question has been answered. Attentions are not drawn to their memory problems.

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