Dementia Care: Handling Requests to Go Home

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Individuals with moderate to moderately severe dementia may repeatedly ask to go home, despite already being there. This request is often not about a specific location, but rather a communication of feelings such as blank.

False

Encouraging conversation about their home and associated feelings can blank provide comfort.

False

Redirecting their request with activities or words of comfort can also be effective in making them feel blank and blank.

False

Kristen Galloway is a licensed occupational therapist and certified blank care specialist.

False

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  • Kristen Galloway is a licensed occupational therapist and certified dementia care specialist.
  • Individuals with moderate to moderately severe dementia may repeatedly ask to go home, despite already being there.
  • This request is often not about a specific location, but rather a communication of feelings such as insecurity, unease, or longing for comfort.
  • Encouraging conversation about their home and associated feelings can help provide comfort.
  • Redirecting their request with activities or words of comfort can also be effective in making them feel safe and secure.

Learn about handling the common situation where individuals with moderate to moderately severe dementia repeatedly ask to go home. Discover how to interpret their requests and provide comfort by encouraging conversation or redirecting with activities.

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