Visiting Nursing Homes

What is it about visiting a loved one in a nursing home that we dread? We put it off and feel guilty. Then, when the visit is made, we leave with a mixture of regret and relief. When visiting your loved ones in a Nursing home facility, be sure to be prepared mentally and emotionally. The visit can be a positive experience, a chance to bond with your loved one and an opportunity to check that your elderly parent is receiving good care.

Articles About Visiting Nursing Homes

Get Over Feelings That Prevent You From Visiting the Nursing Home
Sometimes people avoid visiting their elderly parents in a nursing home because of guilt, stress or other emotions. Learn how to deal with these and what you can do if you feel reluctant to visit an elderly loved one in a nursing home.
Nursing Homes Have Changed to Shed Their Bad Reputations
Nursing homes of the past were known as institution-like environments, where people went to die. Today's nursing homes have been modernized and are comfortable home-like settings and have changed over time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Skilled Nursing Facilities
Here are some common questions (and answers to those questions) that people often have about skilled nursing facilities, also known as nursing homes.

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Q&A with the Experts on Visiting Nursing Homes

How often should I visit mom when she first moves into the nursing home?
How often caregivers and families should visit a relative with Alzheimer's when they move into a nursing home varies.
I can't bring myself to visit mom in the nursing home. How can I move past my anxiety?
Your reaction to visiting your elderly mother in the nursing home is normal and you should be comforted in that knowledge.
Dad is in a nurse home 50 miles away. How can the family be there for him?
A parent with Alzheimer's who is in a nursing, keep in mind is that your father needs quality visits from you, not quantity.
How do I know if the nursing home is over-medicating mom?
If you think the nursing home is over-medicating your elderly mother, there are numerous options available to you.

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