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Why would seniors often resist living in a nursing home?
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Loss of independence: The elderly are not different than the rest of us. They want to retain their independence and sense of freedom as long as possible. Being in a nursing home often means that they will lose some of their freedom and it is a hard concept to accept.
Answered 7/20/2012
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