The reason some seniors decline after moving to nursing homes

Emotional Stress and Grief

As with other changes, when someone moves to a nursing home they’re not just changing their address, but their life, and that can feel like losing something really important. Many of them say it’s very hard to give up the familiar surroundings, their neighbors, pets and memories associated with the home they so abruptly abandoned. That feeling of loss can be even worse if the move was not entirely their decision.

The chronic emotional stress they suddenly face can easily affect the quality of their sleep and their immune system, causing anxiety or depression, all of which can negatively impact their physical health.

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