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Traditional nursing facilities are sterile institutions…

“Traditional nursing facilities are sterile institutions rather than homes - which is why many Americans do not want to live in one or want this as their only option for themselves or their family members.” quote by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
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“Traditional nursing facilities are sterile institutions rather than homes - which is why many Americans do not want to live in one or want this as their only option for themselves or their family members.”

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

About This Quote

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Nursing homes often feel like institutions, deterring people from choosing them as caring homes.

In simple terms: Nursing homes feel institutional, not homelike.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for person‑centered care environments.

Themes

eldercare policy home

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • family decision‑making
  • facility design
  • policy reform
  • caregiver training

Key Concepts

institutional design person‑centered care aging dignity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would make a nursing home feel like home?
  • How can families influence facility culture?
A Different Perspective

Changing culture and design is costly and slow.

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