04/06/2026
What if “I want to go home” really means “I don’t feel safe”?
The words may sound simple, but the need underneath can be deep. For someone living with dementia, this phrase often reflects a search for comfort, security, and familiarity—things the disease slowly takes away. Trying to correct the statement rarely brings relief. Responding to the emotion behind it often does.
When you offer reassurance, presence, and calm—rather than explanations—you can ease distress and help your loved one feel grounded again.
Learn what this common phrase may truly be communicating and how to respond in ways that soothe and support. Read the blog, and reach out if your family could use extra help at home at warmembrace.ca