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A good sense of humour and strategies help - for example one relative liked to help with meals. As I was caring 24/7 with no help I actually ended up having some prepared meals sent. So whilst they thought the carrots they had peeled tasted wonderful - those weren’t the ones in the meal!
Another would play with some old wiring - as an engineer they’d used a lot - though didn’t know what to do anymore they’d happily “tidy” it into a roll then unravel it.
Asking them questions is another way - keeping them busy replying and then finding another question from that ... especially if a former job or hobby - helps check their memory at the same time.
Before I entered I would remind myself that I was entering their world to try and care for and make them happy in the time left - repeated questions - as not aware they’d already asked - no problem - answer with a smile as it’s your first reply, to their knowledge.
So, can you distract her into other conversation or is it just kind of one-sided? Did she have OCD or similar issues in her pre-AZ days?
Have you talked to her doctor about this phase? Is it anxiety?
Good luck!