In the past, elderly people didn’t have a choice but to stay in nursing homes when they could not support themselves anymore. Despite the good intentions behind nursing homes, they soon gained a bad reputation as a place to stay for the elderly. Many people dreaded to have to stay in a nursing home for many reasons. Some of these include loneliness, lack of freedom, and even lack of privacy. Yet the fact remains that there are many good nursing homes in existence today. However, many elderly people prefer not to leave the comfort of their own homes for a nursing home.
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Assisted Living Explained
August 18th, 2009 — Retirement
