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Hi Sandcastle53   Because you Mom's memory is affected by Alzheimer's disease the usual behavioral techniques do not necessarily work. However, I do think it is worth trying this very simple technique. It may be that you can avoid giving her medication. Based on the principle of  reassurance and structure try this;   Before you leave the room 1) Tell her what you are going to do- e.g. ‘I am going to do the laundry', ‘I am going to make a coffee' 2) Tell her where you will be- e.g. ‘I am going into the kitchen', ‘I am going to the garden' 3) How long it will take-‘I will be 5 minutes'   Use very simple sentences Tell her in a calm, soft voice Try distraction- give her a simple task to do-dusting, looking at photos, give her some food or drink, an activity you know she enjoys, while you are out of the room.   On your return to the room reassure her and praise her-something simple-‘well done'   You will find that this is probably a phase she is going through and as the dementia progresses it will change. Sometimes this depends on her pre-morbid personality (her personality before she got Alzheimer's.   It is worth a go and you will need to do it for a few weeks to establish a routine/pattern of behavior   Good luck, I know this type of behavior is very stressful for caregivers Please tell me how you get on   Christine