title: Nursing home myths.
abstract: Adverse publicity about nursing homes increases the anguish of many people as they face the decision of placing a loved one in a nursing home. It is true that there are shortcomings in some nursing homes: poorly trained staff, unesthetic environment, little privacy, few activities and loss of identity. Nevertheless, in many nursing homes, the care is exemplary and residents are treated with compassion. Knowledgeable family physicians can dispel the myths about nursing homes and relieve some of the concerns of patients and their families.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011639:Public Opinion