Often the talk about nursing homes is very negative. The “ungrateful” children who leave their ailing parents in nursing homes. [Such statements only confirm an ignorant society. Terrible things do not happen in nursing homes. Often society thinks that the elderly, who are not poor, are exposed to the cold there, are not fed slowly, and above all, are in prison. But in fact, the opposite is true.
Our country has many such institutions, and there are many to choose from. In many cases, due to economic circumstances, some facilities are like independent apartments for the elderly, only there is constant medical supervision to ensure that nothing bad happens to the elderly. State and county facilities vary depending on where the patient lives. Another type of facility is a residential care facility that caters to a specific clientele, such as Alzheimer\’s patients. Each facility has a different waiting list for admission of the next client.
And how do such facilities operate? Depending on the category, the elderly live either in a separate apartment or in a room with one or more beds. Each day there are a variety of activities in which the patients may or may not participate, and these are usually hobbies of all kinds, from crocheting to dancing to singing. Medical care, of course, is available, and sometimes a hairdresser or chiropractor comes directly to the facility. And the great news is that they can also visit loved ones or, depending on their health, take walks and weekends at home. Everything must be recorded in the facility, but this is only for the safety of the client. So, it doesn\’t sound so bad anymore, does it?
Of course, home care is an option for everyone, but it is not always possible, and most importantly, it is a huge hassle for other family members. Wouldn\’t it be wonderful if our parents and grandparents were perfectly cared for, found friends their own age, and could go to the cake shop or coffee shop together?
