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At 92 now in nursing home. most here are healthy but old so dnr. many who looked good the week before die suddenly. porcelain dolls or bad care?
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?: You seem to be projecting what you see around you to yourself. Take good care of yourself, ask good questions and live life as it comes.
Answered 9/8/2013
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NH patients: Nursing home patients are chronically sick patients who may have terminal illnesses. It does not necessarily mean bad care.
Answered 12/9/2013
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