More Here👇 When your loved one with dementia says “I want to go home,” it’s often about wanting comfort and safety, not the house itself. Here are a few ways to meet that need👇 ✅ Smells tied to good memories — coffee brewing, favorite lotion, or flowers from outside. ✅ A short walk redirection — “Let’s grab a snack,” or “Come sit with me for a bit.” ✅ Comfort objects — a cozy blanket, a pillow, or a keepsake from their past. 💡 Why it works: these cues reassure the brain, reduce fear, and repl

Has your person with dementia told you they wanted to go home? When someone with dementia says “I want to go home,” it doesn’t mean they forgot their address. Sometimes “home” is a place from their past… or simply somewhere they feel safe when they’re uncomfortable. Trying to convince them they’re already home often makes them more upset. Instead: 1. Validate their feelings (“You seem upset, is everything okay at home?”) 2. Explore what “home” means to them (“Who’s there right now?”) 3. Ask them

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