09/02/2026
“I want to go home.”
For families caring for someone with dementia, those words can be heartbreaking, especially when your loved one is already home. 💙
But “home” may not always mean a physical place.
Sometimes, “home” means I want to feel safe.
Sometimes it means I miss someone.
Sometimes it means I’m confused, tired, uncomfortable, or afraid.
And sometimes, they may be remembering a home from decades ago, a time when life felt familiar and secure.
Instead of correcting them with, “But you ARE home,” try responding to the feeling behind the words.
💙 “You’re safe. I’m here with you.”
💙 “Tell me about home.”
💙 “Who are you hoping to see there?”
💙 “Let’s sit together for a little while.”
Then gently consider whether there may be an unmet need such as hunger, pain, fatigue, loneliness, overstimulation, or needing the bathroom.
With dementia, we cannot always bring someone back to the place or time they are searching for. But we can help create the feeling they may be searching for: safety, familiarity, comfort, and connection.
Sometimes, your presence can become their sense of home. 💙
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