A good place to call my home

To the editor:

Nursing homes have been a topic of interest in the news recently. Improvements continue to take place, both in the number of skilled nurses and assistants. Progress in furnishings has added charm. The kindness that is shown visitors is admirable. The many kinds of entertainment add to the morale of those who reside in the nursing home. The feeling of being together blots out the loneliness often felt by those who live alone.

Noticed recently is the significant increase of quality care of patients with added attention given to personal needs, reducing much of the patients' discomfort. How fortunate are those who choose to enter a nursing home where proper care is available. Sad indeed are the fearful of one that often leads to regret.

There are many dedicated nurses and assistants. Unless you can comply to the requirements of love, compassion, patience and understanding so vital in the field of nursing, I urge you to retract from entering.

If in time you wish to join the many residents in a nursing home, I suggest you choose one that may appeal and that you feel is best qualified. You will then find the satisfaction and happiness I have. I can now proudly call the Lutheran Home my home.

PAULA E. KEMPE, Cape Girardeau