Loved One Asking to "Go Home"? Try this!

[@patriciawilson1191]

Awesome & resourceful tips for a much needed problem, especially for our senior citizens. Thanks, Jennifer, for being such a great resource & plethora of knowledge!

[@CrackingtheCodeforCaregivers]

Thank you, Patricia!

[@dorevabelfiore]

Thank you for this wonderful and informative video. I remember that sometimes when my aunt wanted to go "home" (childhood home), her caregiver would let her pack a little bag, put her coat on, and walk her around a few blocks and then bring her back to her apartment. By that time, she forgot all about it and would be fine again.

[@CrackingtheCodeforCaregivers]

Such a wonderful idea! That's finding a solution instead of becoming frustrated with the issue. Thank you for watching :)

[@soniadeggs5318]

Great video. Any chance you have a video addressed to Mom to explain to her why this is happening? Mom is sometimes cognizant of the issue and wants to understand why this is happening. But I don’t want to share the possible temporary solutions (i.e. your picture book solution). Thanks in advance.

[@CrackingtheCodeforCaregivers]

What stage of dementia is she in? It seems she's in the early to middle stages since she is questioning why she is having these lapses in her memory. If she is aware that she has dementia (and accepts that she has dementia) then you can just explain the things I've gone over in the video. However, a lot of people with dementia have what's called anosognosia, meaning they are unaware of their deficits or condition. Since dementia is a progressive disease, it would be worth your time to start developing things now that your mom can use later when the disease gets worse- such as the picture book. Most people want to wait to put changes in place until it's too late. Start early. Eventually, she will stop being cognizant of the issue and you will need to have something that can help.