We have to remember that home is not a destination but a place where your LO feels safe at that moment. Certain activities or times during the day can trigger feelings of confusion, anxiety, frustration, or sadness. For them, asking to “go home” is a way out, and it will bring them to their safest memory.

Make sure you always provide a safe place, go down memory lane with them and observe to see when this statement is made to pinpoint what’s happening during that time.

The goal for someone with Dementia is ALWAYS to show compassion. We don’t have all the answers, but implementing strategies, patience, and, most importantly, showing love can help so much.

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