Essays on Nursing Home

The human body fascinates me in how it works; I’ve found it to be intellectually stimulating, in particular how adeptly the body can fight off infections and diseases. My grandmother, whom I live with, has regularly been in and out of the hospital due to...

The good ol’ days are coming to a close as the nation’s senior citizens are slowly reaching the deadline of life. Seniors are becoming more ill, leading to the need for essential care which takes place in the nursing home. Seniors of age sixty-five or...

Over five percent of the 65-year-old+ population make up those who occupy nursing homes or other long stay rehabilitation centers. The average stay time for these elderly residents is over two years, however many stay longer than that. People look to these facilities to care...

Understaffing in nursing homes has increasingly become an issue in the United States with over 90% of nursing homes reporting shortages in staff. This is an issue that effects the patients, families, staff, and the nursing homes as a whole. This creates further health concerns...

I truly believe that the desire to help people through nursing is a calling. I am drawn to help people every single day and nursing is the best way I can give back to society while also feeling fulfilled. I believe that every patient is...

My passion to make a difference in people’s life developed at the age of 15, after my first experience of working with vulnerable people. Working in a care home encouraged me to grow and expand my relationships with people from different religions and backgrounds; which...