How To - Make Nursing Home Life More Comfortable

By Hklbrries

Last Updated 11:14 am PDT Sunday, June 3, 2012
DEAR HELOISE: My mom recently went into a nursing home, and here are some hints I have found useful:

• Arrange for lunch outside that you bring, or take food from the cafeteria.

• Post a schedule for who will be visiting when.

• Preprogram the phone with important numbers, and leave a list with large-size lettering.

• Bring old books to add to the nursing-home library.

• Visit with other residents who don't have family.

• Label all clothing, and take pictures and inventory twice a month.

• Send a postcard when you can't visit.

• Make a list of family, with pictures to go with names.

RS, MS

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