How to Handle Repeated Questions in Dementia

Why the same question is asked again and again - and what actually helps

Where are we going? What time is it? Have I eaten? Again. And again. And again.

Repeated questions are one of the most common - and most exhausting - parts of dementia care. Many caregivers try to answer clearly. They explain. They reassure. They repeat. But the question keeps coming back.

This can lead to frustration, impatience, and feeling stuck. Becau…