Originally Posted by kaykwilts
Gosh..after reading all these posts, I think I will make it clear in my living will, and to my kids, that I don't want my life "extended" by going to a nursing home/assisted living home....think I would rather die in my own bed. All these stories, and the stories one hears/reads about the abuse of the elderly in these homes....well, think I'll just get onto the next life a little faster...and that's ok by me!! I would be terrified to have "strangers" look after me........and my things!!!
Sadly there are some not so good stories out there.
Gladly there are many good stories to be shared. And families who have been thankful for an interim home for their loved ones and the caring staff who made all their lives easier. Not everyone has the option to stay in their homes, and not every family has the ability to provide in-home care.
Let's not paint all care facilities with one brush stroke.
Remember bad news sells ... and unfortunately, not all the good news stories are shared as far and wide.