That is the most consistent behavior he experiences especially during sundowning. The neurologist said they dont know what causes it but it limits care options. This great daycare facility will not accommodate him if they can not redirect him. If he were to get obstinate or noncompliant they said they would call me and i would have to pick him up. Most of the patients are drugged so they can remain passive. I have him on a low dose of risperidone, .025 twice a day. It helped tremendously at first, not so much now. He does know me almost all the time now after 3 yrs of not knowing me. That has improved w the med. he remains continent but the aphasia is increasing.

I try to get into her world a bit. First say something positive, like, " Oh you want to get home now? Let's make sure all the animals are fed here first." My mom's cognition/memory is so short that the idea will go away when redirected. But, I also sometimes can follow the request with things like asking she loves about her home? Are there any projects that need to be done at home and should we make a list of those things and materials we need to pick up on the way home. Things like that allow her to feel connected to "home" without suggesting another reality or convincing her that she can't go home or that she already is home; when she doesn't recognize it as home. The thought that they need to go home seems to be when feeling lost to some extent, and so any reassurance that they can go home or that you want them to feel at home is helpful I think. Sometimes even going for a drive can help.

All great ideas! Thank you so very much for your help.

I would like help with that too! Happens every day, sometimes in the early part of the day. Any suggestions would be so helpful.