Once you move in, stay active — physically, mentally, and socially. Join activities, make friends, share stories, and speak up about your needs. Your voice still matters, even inside a system that often assumes it doesn’t.
Moving into a nursing home isn’t always a mistake. For some, it’s a lifeline — a place of safety, warmth, and community. But for others, it can become a slow surrender of everything that made life feel like theirs.
Before you trade your independence for convenience, ask yourself one question:
Do I want to be taken care of — or do I still want to take care of my own life?
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