When people with dementia talk about “going home,” they may try to get to their childhood home 🏠 through wandering behavior. Pay attention to the language they use in their day-to-day communication. They are actually telling you that they are going somewhere. Go with them or redirect them. One thing you do not want to say without showing them tangible proof is, “This is your home.” This statement alone could increase agitation, frustration, sundowning, and wandering. Try Validation Therapy by s