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It depends on her stage of Alzheimer's. If she is in stage 6/7, then it is just her fantasy that she wants to go back to her house. She is confused as to where she is. My father-in-law is in stage 6 and he is even confused when he is in his own house!
It is safer for her to be in this wonderful nursing home. If she insists, you can distract her or ask the professionals there to help you/her out.
If she is in earlier stage like 3,4 or 5, you can consult her doctor and the health professionals as to what is best for her. Since she will get worse, I would recommend that she stays there for everyone's good. Just consult the professionals what to do about this. You can take her to the groups and have activities to distract her from talking about where she is.
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