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"Man goes to visit his father in a nursing home. Jim's got guilt, big time, for having to put his dad there. In the day room, Jim's dad is sitting at a table, wearing a big grin. Surprised, Jim asks, "So, how is it here, Dad?"
Dad smiles and says, "Oh, I'm just loving this place, Son. Great food, activities, nice folks, and every night before bed, we get a glass of warm milk and a Viagra!"
Jim is sure he heard this wrong. "A Viagra, Dad? I think you're mistaken."
"No, no, it's a Viagra, all right."
They speak for a bit more, and as Jim leaves, he stops by a nurses station. "Excuse me, but I think my father's a bit confused. He told me that every night before bed, he's given a glass of warm milk and a Viagra?"
The nurse nods and says, "Yes, he's right."
Jim is astonished. "Why? Why do the elderly need Viagra?"
"Well", the nurse answers, "The warm milk helps them sleep, and the Viagra keeps them from rolling out of bed."