They may be expressing sadness at their physical or living situation or grief at losing loved ones but they dont want you to Fix it or make them happy about it.

What do you say to someone in a nursing home. What can I do Ask the care partner how theyre doing Ask what. The most important thing I think is to keep a good relationship with the person that youre trying to help _____ What to Do. Dont let his or her nursing home resident status interfere in the wonderful relationship you have always enjoyed.

You could bring some lightly scented lotion and give them a gentle hand massage or bring some tools and give them a manicure. Convincing a Loved One to Go to a Nursing Home. Give yourself permission to have a life that isnt totally focused on your parent.

I would also point out some of her possessions to say we brought her stuff It would calm her for a bit. Many people in nursing homes and assisted living would benefit from the therapeutic effects of touch. Set the Right Tone with Your Body Language and Approach.

Maybe its skilled nursing. Ill take care of all of it. They may wish to communicate with you when you visit your loved one.

They can really help say Hey. 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. Virtually no one wants to either live in a nursing home or place a loved one in such a facility.

Dont worry about cleaning the house or those errands. Talking to your parent shows that you care about how they feel and that you want them to have a say in what happens to them. Sometimes listening is enough.