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Denial of a loved one’s need for help can be a real issue for many family caregivers. Denial is the unrealistic hope that a problem is not really happening and will go away by itself. It is a natural, human, self-defense mechanism that allows us time to buy time to adjust to the shock of an injury or loss.
The desire to “go home” is not unusual for people with dementia. Home is a place of security, comfort, familiarity and routine — being away from home compromises each of these.
The key right now to making our elder years as comfortable as possible is to keep our bodies (and minds) as healthy and sharp as possible. The most supported strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s is exercise, diet and social interaction.
