Why do people ask the same question again?

Why do people ask the same question again?

Repeating the same questions is often a sign that the person with dementia is trying to tell us something or that they need some reassurance. Sometimes just answering their questions is enough, and at other times we may need to step into their world for a while.

What does it mean when someone asks you the same question over and over?

It’s usually used to describe kids asking the same question hoping that someone will say yes. Almost like not wanting to accept reality, and trying to convince yourself you can when you know you can’t, but ask anyway because eventually someone will give you the answer you want, even though it won’t change the outcome.

What to say to someone who keeps saying why?

Originally Answered: What do you say when someone keeps asking why? “I don’t know” is polite, and often true. If you do know, and you want to be honest, then you can say, “I’d rather not discuss this anymore.” This is also perfectly polite.

How do you respond to a mean person?

3 Strategies for Responding to a Rude Person

1. Give yourself some time to calm down and think. Think about some of the reasons people say rude things.
2. Address the rude thing they said and how it made you feel.
3. Create boundaries and consequences.

What to do when someone asks the same question over and over?

Always consider that if a PLwD is asking the same question, there probably is a reason for it. Either they didn’t understand what you said, or there is something else going on in their brain that’s making them want to ask again. If you want to avoid tiring out quickly, then you will have to find a way to shift the conversation.

How do you handle multiple requests at once?

Or, even if they are organized, perhaps they focus more on project work than barrages of requests. I’m lucky that I am born with some kind of gene that not only gives me my type A personality, but it also granted me awesome scheduling and organizing skills.

How to avoid making the same mistakes over and over?

6 Identify behaviors that lead to mistakes. 7 Set realistic standards for your behavior. 8 Learn to cope with behavioral triggers. 9 Replace old behaviors with new ones. 10 Find a partner in self-improvement. 11 Pick yourself up after setbacks.

How can I stop repeating the same behavior?

When your goal is to stop repeating a certain behavior, you will need to replace that old behavior with a new one. Without implementing a new behavior, you are more likely to return to your original unwanted one. For example, you might replace eating potato chips with a celery snack or doing ten push ups.