Communication
Dementia and repeated questions: how can I respond?
The answer may not stay in memory, or the question may express worry. Try a brief, calm answer and notice the feeling behind it. A familiar written reminder can help some people, but repeated questioning is not necessarily deliberate.
You could try: “The appointment is tomorrow. I’ll come with you.”
Hugo is the guide inside The Dementia Assistant, helping you explore dementia questions in more detail.
General educational guidance, not individual medical advice or an emergency service.
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