9 Ways to Manage Dementia Rummaging Behavior
When seniors with dementia won’t stop rummaging through their things, it can be disruptive, frustrating, and make a mess.
Your older adult may repeatedly dig through drawers and cabinets or search rooms over and over again. They might take items from one place, hide them all over the house, and then get upset when they can’t find those things. Or, they might repeatedly re-organize things.
Understanding what’s causing this behavior helps you respond without causing arguments. That minimizes conflicts, which makes life easier and less stressful for both of you.