My mother has been doing a rhythmic moaning usually in the evening but occasionally during the day as well. Is she in pain? Or is this a form of 'sundowning'? Also I've been told that caffeine could make it worse is that true? She also recently starting babbling a little at night and moving her hands around almost like she is conducting an orchestra, occasionally holding one hand out to someone/something she sees? Any recommendations? We ask her if she is in pain and she always says no but I wonder if she even knows herself? Thanks
I suspect it's not something to worry about and just part of your mom's journey, but ... what do I know. Just a thought.
That said the "moaning" could be just random vocalization about nothing at all,; the lady across the hall from my mom made rhythmic sounds all day long (I called it singing although there was no melody), my mom would repeat a phrase when she was agitated, and anyone who has ever visited a nursing home has probably heard the constant plea for "nurse! nurse!" "help! help" or "I need to go to the washroom" from some people.