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No Visitors Allowed at Uncle's Nursing Home

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 13, 2020 11:39am CST

Was reading a few stories on Facebook earlier and by accident saw a notice from my Uncle's Nursing Home. Starting today, no visitors allowed at the nursing home. I completely understand and respect this. And I saw this coming. Probably all nursing homes will do this eventually to protect the patients. What I did not appreciate was I had to read this on Facebook, nothing from the step daughters. They knew I had been playing a trip to see him. Oh well, I will wait until this all blows over and try to reschedule yet again to visit him.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

13 Mar 20

Most nursing homes are following suit. Hopefully you will get to see him soon. Stay safe and healthy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I know, it was just a matter of time. Thanks and you too.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

13 Mar 20

@CarolDM Obviously the stepdaughters should have told you; but you know the situation there. Not going to happen. :-(

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

@LindaOHio Honestly I was not surprised. I just want him to be safe and healthy.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

13 Mar 20

No visitors allowed also here, also to the patients in hospitals. Better to protect those who risk more.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

14 Mar 20

@CarolDM They cannot risk to get sick, there are not enough intensive care rooms for everyone in the hospital, better not to take risks.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Mar 20

@LadyDuck I completely understand I just had to read it on Facebook. Oh well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Yes I agree with this.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

13 Mar 20

I think that a very wise decision also. We are not allowed to visit my mother in her rest home, and the residents there are of 'good' health generally. But we all need to realize that now is the time to stay home and take good care that way.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

13 Mar 20

@CarolDM I understand that, it makes sense. I just hope that our mother doesn't get too afraid or lonely as she will not comprehend why nobody is coming in to see her. It makes my heart hurt.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

@Juliaacv I know, that is my concern as well. I hope the staff will explain to them and they understand.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I agree with the decision. I planned to stay home anyway.

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@thislittlepennyearns (68159)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

13 Mar 20

I understand this because the elderly are the most at risk. But I don't see why all the other cancellations or closures.

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@thislittlepennyearns (68159)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

13 Mar 20

@CarolDM that's where I think people are being ridiculous.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

@thislittlepennyearns Why are they ridiculous?

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I also said I understand as well. Any events with crowds should be delayed for now until we know who is infected.

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@Janet357 (75638)

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14 Mar 20

I think i understand that policy. Old people are more vulnerable to corona

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Mar 20

I understand completely.

@profree2019 (1208)

• Barquisimeto, Venezuela

14 Mar 20

Make light of their lack of concern. Give the greatest possible importance to your wishes to visit your uncle.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Mar 20

Thank you for those words, I am doing just that.

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@profree2019 (1208)

• Barquisimeto, Venezuela

15 Mar 20

@CarolDM You're welcome, my friend. Here we are like the Boys Scouts "Always Ready"

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@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

13 Mar 20

This seems to be the new "normal".

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Yes it is.

@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

14 Mar 20

Yep, you will have to. I have heard some hospitals are also cancelling visiting hours.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Mar 20

Me too, it is for the best.

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

13 Mar 20

Hopefully, you will be able to go and visit your uncle soon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I have canceled about four trips so far. I just hope he knows me when I finally get there.

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

13 Mar 20

This is a very good idea there.We have to keep the elders safe.I am glad that they did this.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Yes the entire state has done the same.

@NJChicaa (127116)

• United States

13 Mar 20

You’ll see him eventually

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Hope so.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

13 Mar 20

It is bad news, but we know it is for the best. Still, you think they could have passed it along

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Yes it is for his safety. I am not surprised any more.

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@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

13 Mar 20

You can call and ask to speak to him. And see how he's doing

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

Yes and I have but many days he doesn't answer the phone. I try every day. He often does not know how he is doing.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

13 Mar 20

I'm sorry you still can't visit it, but I think you should stay home for now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

It will work out soon.

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@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

13 Mar 20

@caroldm Some folk just don’t think beyond themselves.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I have learned that. They stay inside their little box. Moving on now.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

13 Mar 20

It's sad you had to hear this on Facebook but it's not surprising.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I was not surprised, it happens!

@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

14 Mar 20

Yes most are doing it

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

13 Mar 20

Understandable as the elderly are at the most risk.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Mar 20

I knew it was coming.

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