08/04/2026
She opened the window. She wanted to leave. She wanted to go āhome.ā
Sheās been living with family for years. But in her mind? Home is somewhere else. Somewhere from decades ago. And no amount of explaining can convince her otherwise.
This is dementiaās cruel trick. The feeling of being displaced, even when youāre exactly where you should be.
Has your loved one ever wanted to go āhomeā when they were already there?