Can anything be done about constant repetition? I don’t mean repeating the same stories or questions, I mean constantly chanting my name, saying "Are you there?" "What are you doing?" "Are you ok?" My father is basically doing this from the moment he gets up to when he goes to bed (and during the night).
Talk to his PCP. I really believe in the juducious use of medications where they can help calm a person down. Your dad sounds kind of frantic which makes for a frantic household.
Can you give yoour father a simple task to do? Like fold kitchen towels or sort & pair socks or nuts & bolts? Basically sorting anything... this refocuses attention and will burn mental energy. Let us know if you get anything to work,
https://smpltec.com/liftplayer
It has about 40 prerecorded songs and pieces of music from the 1940's. I'm not tech savvy but more songs can be programed on to it.
I'm also currently arranging for him to participate in a memory day care center two days a week. Every half hour they change activities and have different levels of care.
I hope you find something that is helpful to you.
Best of luck.
The mild sedative idea sounds logical, too. Look for a Geriatric Psychiatrist.
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