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How to put your parent in a nursing home with all those overwhelming feelings – anxiety, grief, guilt, even shame? Sometimes deep inside you, you know this is the right thing to do, but these emotions are just too strong. You feel that you’re letting your parent down . Even if your parent is eager to move to a nursing home, you can’t get rid of these feelings. Here you can read the tips for coping with guilt of putting your parent in a nursing home.

Tips for Coping with the Decision to Put Your Parent in a Nursing Home

First of all, you need to recognize the emotions you are feeling and accept them. Once you aware of all the feelings, you need to know it is okay to grieve. This is a normal way to feel in such situations, so give yourself some time and grieve if you feel like it. However, never blame yourself for their condition, and ask for support from your friends and family.

It’s important to understand that your parents will be much safer in a nursing home than under your roof. They will have professional care and the company they deserve. There are millions of people living in nursing homes all over the world, and they are just fine.

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Don’t forget to visit your parent from time to time and do your best to make each visit as memorable as you can. If you cannot make a visit, call them and let them know you’re thinking of them. With a modern technology, you can even make a video call and ensure they are doing fine.

Putting your parent in a nursing home can be stressful, but with these tips, you will more easily accept the fact they will be much safer there. Read more about how to know your parent is ready for a nursing home here.

 

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