368: What Does Home Really Mean When Dementia is in the Picture?

A Dutch care community started placing life-size stickers of residents' own front doors on their room entrances. It's a lovely idea. So why doesn't it always land? In this episode, Teepa Snow and host Greg Phelps discuss why a person living with dementia may not be looking for their most recent home at all. They might be looking for their mother's house. Or the home they had when they were first married. What you'll hear: • Why environmental cues work for some people and distress others • How to explore a familiar object without correcting someone • Why packing up and wanting to go home is so common • What to try when a single change isn't enough Explore more about the concept of home as Teepa shows you how to shape a space so it supports abilities, encourages independence, and lowers stress for all. Check out Designing a Supportive Dementia Care Environment for more information.