Anyone have experience with visiting nursing homes?

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Congratulations Jennifer,

Most nursing homes in my area have a parish which is responsible for Sacramental duties. You might ask the Activity Director or one of the nurses which parish and contact them.
 
About once a month, I take the Eucharist to Catholic residents at a nursing home. I’ve enjoyed every time I go there for different reasons:
  • I see a child-like in many of the elderly.
  • I am thrilled when some do not remember their names but still remember how to pray Our Father and Hail Mary and being able to recognize the Eucharist.
  • It is very happy moment to find out that they are eager to receive the Eucharist.
  • In other cases, it helps me pray more for the dying and for myself who will be old someday.
  • The elders like to talk and they are happy if you could just sit there and listen to them.
 
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