This document discusses the feelings and actions related to resident admission and discharge from long-term care facilities. At admission, residents may feel lonely, lost, angry, depressed, confused or relieved. Families may feel guilt. Nurse aides should prepare the resident's room, greet them, provide an orientation, assist with personal items, observe abilities, and check on them frequently. At discharge, residents can feel anxious or worried about the change. Nurse aides should allow residents to discuss anxieties, help gather belongings, and transport according to facility policy.