However according to Linda Breytspraak Center on Aging Studies University of Missouri-Kansas City Today people over the age of 65 have about a one-in-four chance of spending time in a nursing.

What do you say to someone in a nursing home. Sometimes listening is enough. You could bring some lightly scented lotion and give them a gentle hand massage or bring some tools and give them a manicure. Set the Right Tone with Your Body Language and Approach.

Dont worry about cleaning the house or those errands. The most important thing I think is to keep a good relationship with the person that youre trying to help _____ What to Do. Convincing a Loved One to Go to a Nursing Home.

Make eye contact give a warm hug or handclasp sit down and talk at. While its uncommon elder abuse is a serious problem in some nursing homes. Ask your parent what they dont like about their assisted living facility.

They can really help say Hey. Mr Daly said this initiative will give children who know people in nursing homes an opportunity to tell them how much they mean to them and how important they are to them. A simple I am and will be here for you means a lot.

Dont let his or her nursing home resident status interfere in the wonderful relationship you have always enjoyed. Others prefer their room and quiet. Do whatever you need to do to get better Even though your contact time is likely to be limited during rehab let them know your shoulder is available whenever needed.

Maybe its skilled nursing. Virtually no one wants to either live in a nursing home or place a loved one in such a facility. Hey this is what discharge may look like and where you could potentially be going and what it would look like Maybe its hospice.