Family is the basic unit of our society where in, there is a trade of different emotions such as love, happiness, even ideas and experiences. A home where families dwell and lived together harmoniously with children, parents and older adults is an important shelter that gives everyone a sense of security most especially to our elders. Living away from your own family is considered complex. This is a common scenario for older adults facing life away from their real home and lives inside a nursing home.

This study aims to describe and understand the lived experiences of older adults living in nursing homes - who they are, their characters, feelings, beliefs and principles in life.

Nine (9) older adult participants were purposively selected from two different nursing homes in Metro Manila in this phenomenological inquiry. Semi-structure interview guide was used in gathering narrative testimonies of the participants. Face to face interview was conducted, fields notes, transcribed verbatim, and then data of testimonies were analyzed using phenomenological approach. Themes were identified based on participant's narrative accounts. Identified themes were as follows: enhancing and deepening of spiritual wellness; acknowledging and easing the feeling of loneliness; gaining joy from children's support; maintaining optimum wellness; finding security and self fulfillment.

Human ; Male ; Female ; Aged ; Loneliness ; Happiness ; Love ; Emotions ; Nursing Homes ; Personal Satisfaction ; Comprehension ; Parents