Materia Medica Malaysiana

Expert: Elderly heal better in familiar surroundings: "PETALING JAYA: Putting the elderly, who are recovering from chronic illnesses, in nursing homes after they are discharged from hospitals may slow down the healing processes, said a university lecturer.
Universiti Putra Malaysia Geriatric Unit head and senior lecturer in medicine Dr Rajbans Singh said it could cause patients to become depressed from staying in unfamiliar surroundings, as they might feel “abandoned” by their family members.
“They are sent to these homes because most families are unable to cope or provide post-hospitalisation care for their aging parents or elderly relatives as they do not know the proper methods.
“Patients will recover better if they are cared for in their own homes, as they are more familiar with the environment,” he said. "