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Othomas
Asked February 2016
My mother will call at night about seven times with the same question or comment. Advice?
My mother will call at night about seven times with the same question or comment.
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pamstegma
Feb 2016
Answer the first call, let the other 6 go to the answering machine. Been there. Done that.
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freqflyer
Feb 2016
Hopefully this article will be helpful
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/respond-when-dementia-causes-elder-to-repeat-150912.htm
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