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From AmberSeptember 9, 2026

“I Want to Go Home”: What They May Really Mean

— by Amber


When someone with dementia says "I want to go home," they may not be asking for a place. They may be asking for safety, comfort, and love. Here's what 16 years of caregiving taught me about meeting the feeling, not the confusion.

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