A lot of you have probably given some thought at least to what your Thanksgiving plans will be. Some of you have relatives or friends in nursing homes. I’m asking that you don’t forget those folks and at least pay them a Holiday visit. Although it can be a strain, try to bring them home or take them out for Thanksgiving dinner with you and your family.
Many of these folks never leave the home and it would mean a lot to them to be included in the families plans. For them, going out beats a visit every time.
If it’s not possible to take them out you could ask the home if your family can make arrangements to have Thanksgiving dinner in the home with the resident. Maybe they will let you have your family meal before or after the rest of the residents have used the dining room. You could then bring your prepared food after checking with the nursing and dietary staff about what the resident is allowed to have or not have.
Good luck with your Thanksgiving plans!