Why Do People with Dementia Repeat Themselves? (3 Reasons)

Download 2 FREE dementia cheatsheets at this link: https://dementiasuccesspath.com/yt-cs

1- Activities Ideas
2- What to say/do for specific Challenging Behaviors

Thanks for watching! Is your loved one or client repeating themselves constantly or doing the same thing over and over? If you have tried to ask them to stop with no avail, this video is for you.

In this video we are going to learn the 3 most common reasons why repetitive behaviors happen, hint, it isn't just to drive you crazy and much like all the other challenging behaviors are ways to meet their needs.

Once we have an idea of the root cause of repetition, it is that much easier meet the need by replacing it, stop the behavior and restore peace in your home or in your workplace.

Challenging Behaviors Cheatsheet:
www.dementiasuccesspath.com/behaviors-cheat-sheet

Join a community that lifts up your success and supports you during challenges at the Dementia Caregivers FB group, click the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55275...

For inspiration, quick tips and stories on dementia, follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dementiasuc...

The 3 Reasons:
1. Giving them the comfort & familiarity they need with a song or familiar activity
2. Calming their anxiety by giving them a purposeful activity
3. Stimulating their boredom by doing high energy leisure activities