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Best trackers for lost loved ones with dementia

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 1 9:26am | Replies (45)

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@chris20

The repetitive questions are very frustrating. On a 45 minute trip, my wife will ask where we are going more than 30 times, sometimes within 5 seconds of the previous. On rare occasions when we are with our children or grandchildren she will ask them questions over and over again, in exactly the sale cadence and tone, as she does during our time with me at home, from which there is no relief, as her paranoia requires that I be within her sight and reach every waking minute. If not, she panics and is subject to tachycardia and dysphasia. No one ever mentions to her that they have answered the same questions hundreds of times, they just prefer to spend less time with us because it's so uncomfortable for them. Institutionalizing is not an option because she would not tolerate it. Caregiver support groups, in person, are helpful if you can find a way to arrange it. My heart aches for you because I know what you are going through. I find solace in my religious faith. Prayer and meditation keep me going.

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Playing some of her favorite musicay help to distract her mind and lower her anxiety. Also, if there are any activities she really enjoyed doing, that she can still do such as puzzles, reading, drawing, etc., those things may help to keep her mind distracted and lessen anxiety and repetitive behaviors as well. I cared for dementia residents forany years and I found that almost without fail, everyone responded positively to music.