Some Staggering Statistics

- It is projected that unless God intervenes at least 40 million of us now living           

   in the U.S. will spend our final days in a Nursing Home.

- There are less than 20,000 skilled care nursing homes and more then 350,000            

  churches in America.  Over 2,000 people die in nursing homes each day, many        

  without a friend to hold their hand (Adopt a Resident; Prayer Pals; etc)

- It is believed that in years ahead that almost every North American Family              

  will include a member in a Nursing Home.  Current statistics number 1.7                   

  million people who are receiving such care.

- More than 50% of nursing home residents have no living close relative, which        

  may be related to the estimate that 60% of nursing home residents have no               

  visitors.  (http://www.therubins.com/homes/stathome.htm)

- Today’s Nursing Homes are attractive; the physical/social needs of the                      

  residents are usually adequately met, but the spiritual needs are neglected

- Most Nursing Home residents have had to reduce life’s material possessions to       

  what fits into 3 dresser drawers, sometimes in a matter of days. (We see this)

- Did you know...? Some foreign missionaries give their entire productive lives to      

  working with people groups less than the size of most nursing homes.

To love and be loved gives a person purpose and hope for tomorrow.  When these are missing, many find no reason for living.