How Carers Can Respond to 'I Want to Go Home' in Alzheimer's and Dementia Situations

Lets Talk About Dementia

In this episode, I dive into a common and emotionally challenging scenario for cares: when a loved one with dementia asks to "go home."

Drawing from my personal experience, caring for both of my parents who have dementia, I explore, what this phrase often really means and why traditional responses may not be effective.

Key Points Discussed:

The Deeper Meaning Behind "I Want to Go Home": I unpack what this phrase often signifies beyond the literal interpretation.

Why Correcting Isn’t the Answer: Discuss why the instinct to correct or educate can sometimes be counterproductive in dementia situations.

Adapting Our Reactions: Learn about the importance of shifting our approach to better support your loved one’s emotional needs.

Personal Stories and Insights: I share my own real-life examples and insights from my decade-long journey as a carer.

If you've ever struggled with how to respond when your loved one with dementia asks to go home, this episode offers valuable perspectives and tips that can make a real difference in how you handle these situations.

I offer practical insights, designed to help you navigate these tough moments with greater ease and understanding.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to approach this sensitive topic and to learn strategies that could improve the quality of life for both you, and your loved one.

Connect with me at www.mydementiaroadtrip.co.uk and follow My Dementia Road Trip on for more tips, resources, and support.

Sometimes, we need to talk through a situation to be able to work through it, if this is something you would like, you can contact me and book time with me. We have a special carers community coming very soon, this is all on the website.

I've learned to embrace empathy and patience in my carers journey. Please remember, that although we may feel alone, we're not, there are lots of people going through exactly what we are going through every day.

By sharing my experiences, I hope to offer support and comfort to you as we navigate similar challenges.