maybe if they had been nicer to their kids they would be visited more often. most old people are not enjoyable to be around, and were bad parents, their children owe them nothing and they got exactly what they deserve.

by Head_Addition_865 1 week ago

Nursing homes are sad. Some retirement homes though are really nice and have a lot to offer. My aunt stays in a fancy independent living one.

by Leannoncoby 1 week ago

"they want to be with their grandchildren" Problem is the grand children typically don't want to be stuck with taking care of granny.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

even drama Lol my aunt lives in a senior apartment complex and it's like a whole soap opera in there!

by No_Champion_5923 1 week ago

My grandma made us promise to send her to a nursing home, she did NOT want to live with any of her kids. She died quickly enough that wasn't necessary though. But I think she would have enjoyed it. Lots of people to play cards with, lots of books to read, the local place has an aviary and a sunny atrium and even a garden to walk/sit in. And I've known several familes who tried to care for their elderly family members at home and it was a disaster. If you've never seen a pressure sore someone gets from sitting on the couch watching The Price is Right all day, consider yourself lucky. And family members are rarely strong enough to lift the patient. Plus most of them do nothing but scream at the grandkids so it's probably not great for their blood pressure. But yeah it's still depressing to see so many sick/infirm people in one place.

by No_Champion_5923 1 week ago

I agree... Its sad because its just a bunch of old people waiting to die together.. Some may not have family which is more sad.. but I agree. I know my family will not go into them and will get assistance at home via family or a reputable company lol. Plus, you have to assume there is people working those jobs that shouldn't be and mistreat them

by Helmerlueilwitz 1 week ago

Even though we did it, I would not judge those who choose not to. It is an extremely difficult path that can ruin marriages, families, and caregiver burnout/health issues are a real thing.

by Brandonmertz 1 week ago

I don't think this is unpopular. Especially considering often old people are mistreated there and they're always controlled to what I think is an unreasonable amount

by Fickle-Carob 1 week ago

Not unpopular. Human warehouses :(

by Verla06 1 week ago

This is not an unpopular opinion

by Brandonmertz 1 week ago

then i'm glad!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yea. And COVID was great for bringing them face to face in the separator window with the GC. We have not solved this living dilemma as a society. Not sure what the answer is to this one.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

When have they ever been called anything else?

by Acceptable_Arm_4975 1 week ago

Bad retirement homes are sad

by Southern_Giraffe 1 week ago

I've lived in a nursing home since I was 27 and it's been great. The staff is awesome, the food is actually really good, and there are plenty of rec activities all day that we can participate in if we want. I prefer spending time alone in my room watching TV or reading, personally. But it's not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yeah, life is tough and you don't always get what you want

by Sensitive_Effect_624 1 week ago