- Try to look for a reason behind the repetition. For example, does the repetition occur around certain people or surroundings, or at a certain time of day? Is your loved one trying to communicate something?
- Try to focus on the emotion, not the behavior. Rather than reacting to what your loved one is doing, think about how he or she is feeling.
- Try to turn the action or behavior into an activity. For example, if your loved one is rubbing his or her hand across the table, try giving him or her a cloth and asking them to help you dust.
- Try to reassure your loved one by using a calm voice and gentle touch. Don't argue or try to use logic; Alzheimer's affects memory, and your loved one may not remember he or she asked the question already.
- Try to give your loved one the answer that he or she is looking for, even if you have to repeat it several times. If your loved one is still able to read and comprehend, it may help to write it down and post it in a prominent location. Try using a dry erase board.
- Your loved one may simply be bored and need something to do. Try to give him or her structure and engage him or her in a pleasant activity.
- Use memory aids. If your loved one asks the same questions over and over again, offer reminders by using reminder notes, clocks, calendars or photographs, if these items are still meaningful tohim or her.
- Try to accept the behavior, and work with it. If the behavior isn't harmful, don't worry about it. Just try to find ways to work with it.
- Try sharing your experience with others. Join a local caregiver support group or one online, and share what response strategies have worked for you and get more ideas from other caregivers.
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