I assume your mother has advanced dementia and difficulty communicating since you placed your question in the Alzheimer's/dementia category.
Rocking: Some people with dementia use repetitive actions such as rocking backwards and forwards, tapping on something or calling out the same sound or word. If they are calm they may be using it as a form of comfort, so don't worry about it. But if they seem tense, the repetitive action may be a sign of distress.
Do dementia patients moan at night?
Because individuals with advanced dementia will often have difficulty communicating, it is important that caregivers keep a close eye on their loved one for signs of pain or discomfort. These signs may include moaning or yelling, restlessness or an inability to sleep, grimacing, or sweating.
If mom seems like she's in pain and both of these behaviors are new, I'd get her into the doctor for a medical workup.
This "may" and "often does" suggest anxiety, and is a sort of self-comforting. There may, however, be other reasons and this is reportable to the MD and worthy of asking about.
Has your mom been diagnosed with dementia, I imagine she has it and/or it's getting worse.
Go to YouTube and watch Teepa Snow. You will get a lot of good info.
You don't give us much information on your post like her other health conditions, if you want to fill us in more it would be helpful, to give you a less generic answer.
So sorry I'm sure it's very hard to see watch and not knowing what to do. Best of luck
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Rocking: Some people with dementia use repetitive actions such as rocking backwards and forwards, tapping on something or calling out the same sound or word. If they are calm they may be using it as a form of comfort, so don't worry about it. But if they seem tense, the repetitive action may be a sign of distress.
Do dementia patients moan at night?
Because individuals with advanced dementia will often have difficulty communicating, it is important that caregivers keep a close eye on their loved one for signs of pain or discomfort. These signs may include moaning or yelling, restlessness or an inability to sleep, grimacing, or sweating.
If mom seems like she's in pain and both of these behaviors are new, I'd get her into the doctor for a medical workup.
Good luck.
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Where is she living: at home? In a facility? A hospital?
Does she have any existing medical/health/physical problems? How long has she been rocking and moaning?
Please call her primary doctor for guidance and be prepared to give answers to those questions.
Go to YouTube and watch Teepa Snow. You will get a lot of good info.
You don't give us much information on your post like her other health conditions, if you want to fill us in more it would be helpful, to give you a less generic answer.
So sorry I'm sure it's very hard to see watch and not knowing what to do. Best of luck