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Those of you who have been with me for a long time know that I love to read and collect quotes. It seems like many of my readers enjoy quotes, too, because my post about Quotes For Caregivers was shared numerous times.
This month I thought it would be interesting to find quotes about nursing homes to share with you. Sadly, I didn’t find a lot of quotes on this topic and most of them were quite negative.
Interestingly, I did discover a few quotes from famous people that speak of positive and influential experiences with nursing homes during their youth. These are the ones I’m happy to share with you today:
“My mum was a nurse, and her passion was geriatric care. I used to love listening to the old people’s stories in the nursing home and picturing myself in their place. They’d say ‘I went to school in a horse and cart,’ and I’d just think ‘Wow’! I’d picture myself in their place; acting was a natural progression.”–Olivia Colman
An award-winning British actress, Olivia Colman appears in numerous popular TV series and movies. She also works with several charitable causes relating to domestic violence, Alzheimer’s disease, and care of the terminally ill.
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“My first job was washing dishes in the basement of a nursing home for $2.10 an hour, and I learned as much about the value of hard work there as I ever did later.”–Douglas Preston
Douglas Preston is an American journalist and author. He has written several novels and non-fiction books as well as articles for some well-known magazines. These include The New Yorker and Smithsonian.
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“I worked at a nursing home through high school…There’s a lost appreciation for a generation that has so much to tell us when we’re so full of self-help books and doctors on TV.”–Bonnie Hunt
Bonnie Hunt is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Her film roles include Cheaper By The Dozen, Rain Man, and Beethoven.
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“They usually have a piano in every nursing home, and I always wanted to perform for whoever would listen when I learned something. I grew to understand very early that a lot of these people who are in nursing homes are elderly and don’t have a lot of things that give them joy from day-to-day.”–Eryka Badu
Often known as the queen of neo-soul music, Eryka Badu is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer.
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“I think the most enduring lesson I was taught through my experiences of being a Girl Scout was that I was a member of a larger community. I outgrew my uniforms and badges years ago, but the memories of visiting nursing homes or organizing Earth Day tree plantings or my summers camping with girls from all different backgrounds will stay with me always.” –Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant is an American singer and songwriter. She was the lead singer in the band 10,000 Maniacs, and also released several solo albums.
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“I’m Latino, progressive, and I have deep roots in the working class. My father was a bracero, a guest farmworker and cook, and my mom worked as a nursing home laundry attendant.–Jimmy Gomez
Jimmy Gomez is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
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“I was raised to volunteer: nursing homes, clinics, church nurseries, school, everywhere that could use help. It’s such an intrinsic part of me, to use my life to improve the quality of others.” –Debby Ryan
Debby Ryan is an American actress, singer, and model. In addition to appearing in numerous Disney films, she’s also an original member of The Never Ending band.
Did any of your childhood experiences with nursing homes influence who you are today? I would love to see your stories in the comment section!
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