The one thing I learned in a book that I read, was it usually is their childhood home they want to go back to. You could say I think that would be a good idea, maybe we can take a ride their in the morning or tomorrow sometime. This usually make them feel better and they will forget by tomorrow. You might have to repeat it several times but it usually does work. Good luck.

When she is thinking clear, Give her object of association with home like pictures of her family and objects that she treasured. Put family pictures on the wall.

when she wants to go home which is about every other evening i get a over night bag and put a change of clothes on it then we drive our to our daughters which also where her dad and mom lived then we come back to out Home and she seems okay hope this helps i know just knowing i'm not alone as far as love one wanting to go home Helps me may God Bless

My dad wants to go to Mississippi often and gets up searching for shoes and clothes. Once he even tried to get out the window to leave. Now we ask if we can help find the items he needs and offer to take him. The search went on for hours a few nights ago so I just let him search because he was really agitated and angry. I eventually called my brother at 3:39 am to talk to dad on the phone as a distraction. My niece woke up and asked him to fold some clothes for her which he did! Yet, he continued to talk about finding his shoes to go home. He eventually got tired and I made him breakfast.. We have alarms on every door of the house even closets. As soon as he hears them he closes them. So, letting him search and helping or distracting is our strategy. Once I even called the house phone from my cell phone, answered it, told him it was my sister. When he got on the phone, I stepped away and talked to him for 20 minutes. I often record his night time searches. This disease is irrational so you have to go along with it and be creative. I pray for moments of clarity and strength for you and your family.

It is very common for them to want to go home. They will even say that when they are still actually in their home. Agreeing, distraction works the best. You have to be careful about them leaving the home and wandering too. They may try to find mother or father. It usually continues off and on till the end. Sundowners in the evening hours, a disturbance in usual routine ect can cause the agitation. You all appear to be handling it wonderfully. Take each day at a time, do and say what is necessary to get them to settle down for the night. DB/RN