People living with dementia can cause significant distress for their caregivers by exhibiting strange or difficult behavior. This could take the form of repetitive questions (“When am I going home?”), delusional thoughts (“I have to take care of the baby!”), exit-seeking, agitation, verbal aggression, or physical aggression can all appear. These behaviors can seem random and unmanageable.

We’re often told to redirect our loved ones to another activity to distract them from their behavior, but this runs the risk of passing over the real emotion they are expressi…

Caring for a family member living with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the common challenges that family care partners face is managing repeating behaviors exhibited by their family member living with dementia.

Repeating phrases, questions, or actions can be frustrating for both parties; however, there are strategies that care partners can employ to help reduce repeating and create a more supportive environment for the person living with dementia.
Dementia-Related Repeating: What is It
Before diving into strategies, it’s essential to why the repe…