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The common misconception that many older adults and seniors have is that moving into a private nursing home means giving up their independence, freedom, and privacy. We often worry that assisted living in nursing homes, even if only for short-term respite care, will render us useless and deprive us of our free time to do whatever we want. This is exactly how I felt before I decided to stay in Orange Valley.

We all need a sense of purpose in life in order to get through difficult days and achieve potential. Without a sense of purpose, one may constantly feel bored, dissatisfied, and empty, which can result in a slew of negative feelings and emotions.

Upon recovering from a major illness, injury or planned surgery, your elderly loved one’s doctor may (order physiotherapy and send them to a rehabilitation centre to facilitate their recovery process) send by suggest sending them to a rehabilitation centre to facilitate their recovery process. Rehabilitation services for seniors stretch beyond physical therapy. It can also aid in restoring and boosting seniors’ cognitive abilities. In some nursing homes, rehabilitation services also include speech therapy for stroke patients.

Caregiving is undoubtedly a long and demanding responsibility. Whether it’s just for a short period of time or on a long-term basis, it is not uncommon for caregivers to need assistance from time to time.