I don't think this is as bad as you make it sound. I know the stuff they are bringing to them is mostly bs. But those places have plenty of clergy giving the people their version of bs. They also pass the baskit. Most of these people are left alone waiting to die. Alot of their kids don't visit them. Some perhaps are just waiting to get theor inheritance. Even if you tell them a bunch of lies, if it makes them happy, and stimulates their minds, is their realy any harm.
Alot of these old folks are like children again. My mother is in a nurseing home. If you visit a childrens hospital, it's beyond sad. Some of these kids might not see their first day of school. Their parrents tell them what they choose. It might be something like don't worry honey you will be in heaven, and I will see you there. It tears your heart out. What would we tell these kids? Don't listen to your dad, heaven is bS. When you die you will never see anyone again. Let them belive a lie if it puts a smile on their face.
Life can be so very sad. I wish I could save those kids, and old folks too. I'm sure we all do. Just some thoughts of mine. venting.