Living in a nursing home comes with both benefits and challenges. Still, while these facilities are designed to care for and support their residents and help them live as comfortably as possible, that’s not always the case. Most times, it’s not the staff or the facility itself, but the emotional effect of being far from home.
Studies suggest that some seniors deteriorate after going into a nursing home, and for many reasons.
Loss of Independence and Control
What most seniors who found themselves in nursing homes find the most difficult of all is losing their independence. All of a sudden, the simple decisions such as when to get up, eat, bathe or participate in activities that are just “simple parts of life” are dictated by the clock. For those who have been calling the shots for most of their lives, this can be truly infuriating. Sadly, over time, this loss of control can have an effect on mood, drain motivation, and make it harder to keep moving or engage in daily life activities.
