Caregiver parents, family members and spouses know the frustration of having to answer the same questions and repeat the same information over and over again to loved ones suffering memory loss or impairment. The loved one might have been born with a neurological disorder that resulted in limited memory function. Memory loss and verbal repetition can also be attributed to diseases such as Alzheimer's and some other forms of dementia. Persons who have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly repeat things. How can a caregiver cope with the stress that comes from verbal repetition?

Alzheimer's Disease and Repetitive Verbalizing Behavior

An Alzheimer's caregiver learns to answer repeated questions and supply the same redundant information over and over again, day after day. The months may turn into years; meanwhile the caregiver's frustration grows worse. As the disease progresses it's possible that the person may engage in verbally aggressive behavior. He or she may yell or curse, or demand answers that leave the caregiver frustrated to the point of becoming angry.

Medical News Today (Online) offers insight in the 2007 article, "Canadian Study Shows Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease Can Significantly Reduce Verbal Repetition An Important Goal For Patients And Caregivers". The contributing staff member writes, "Repetitive behaviours are some of the most common behavioural and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Of these, repetitive verbalization such as asking the same question multiple times, or telling the same story repeatedly is particularly stressful for caregivers, and reducing verbal repetition is a common treatment goal."

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