Repetitive Questioning

A behavioural symptom of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, in which a person repeatedly asks the same question over and over, often within short time intervals. Repetitive questioning can stem from short-term memory loss (not remembering the answer or having asked), boredom, insecurity, anxiety about ability to cope, or anxiety about future events. It is one of the most commonly reported sources of caregiver stress and burden. Technology-based interventions — such as information appliances, automated reminders, and proactive information displays — have been explored as ways to reduce repetitive questioning by providing patients with accessible, timely answers to their most frequent questions.