Covid - 19 Broken Hearts
How the virus affects nursing home residents.56 total reviews
Comment from Margaret Bednar
Oh my. This sent chills. I am sure some elderly don't understand and feel so lonely and hurt by their perceived hurt of their families have abandoned them. Written form someone who obviously is on the front lines...
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2020
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Oh my. This sent chills. I am sure some elderly don't understand and feel so lonely and hurt by their perceived hurt of their families have abandoned them. Written form someone who obviously is on the front lines...
Comment Written 04-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2020
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It is very tough right now. The residents are sad and lonely and it is frustrating for them. We just keep moving them alon
Comment from pharp
Therese,
This is a very touching and heartfelt poem you have penned, brought tears to my eyes. You are to be commended for the care you are giving to the many who are suffering during these difficult times. My best friend is in a assisted leaving facility and have been confined to her room for over a month now. A total of 16 have died, 80% are infected including staff and she had no idea what was going on until she saw on TV about what was going on in her facility. You did an outstanding job in the penning of this poem. Thanks for sharing and thanks for taking care of the residents in your facility.
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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Therese,
This is a very touching and heartfelt poem you have penned, brought tears to my eyes. You are to be commended for the care you are giving to the many who are suffering during these difficult times. My best friend is in a assisted leaving facility and have been confined to her room for over a month now. A total of 16 have died, 80% are infected including staff and she had no idea what was going on until she saw on TV about what was going on in her facility. You did an outstanding job in the penning of this poem. Thanks for sharing and thanks for taking care of the residents in your facility.
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-May-2020
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You are very welcome. Thank you for your compassion. We do our best to reassure, comfort, and distract.. it is heartbreaking. God bless you and stay safe.
Comment from Joan E.
This poem resonated with me personally, because we recently lost our 99-year-old aunt, who lived in a nursing home to the virus. I salute your brave efforts to help the rather defenseless. Your final images are very effective. Be strong and take good care of yourself- Joan
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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This poem resonated with me personally, because we recently lost our 99-year-old aunt, who lived in a nursing home to the virus. I salute your brave efforts to help the rather defenseless. Your final images are very effective. Be strong and take good care of yourself- Joan
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 02-May-2020
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Thank you Joan, and I am so so sorry about your aunt. They really are defenseless. I love them all.
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Thank you for your condolences and heroic efforts on the front lines. Be safe and well- Joan
Comment from Ogden
Very sad, and unfortunately, true.
As we know, nursing homes have long been the final stop for the discarded or forgotten elderly.
(Due to the recent tragedies, apparently, legislation finally is forthcoming, aimed at improving nursing home conditions.)
Best wishes,
Ogden (Don)
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Very sad, and unfortunately, true.
As we know, nursing homes have long been the final stop for the discarded or forgotten elderly.
(Due to the recent tragedies, apparently, legislation finally is forthcoming, aimed at improving nursing home conditions.)
Best wishes,
Ogden (Don)
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you for the nice review!
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You're very welcome, Therese.
Don
Comment from January L'Angelle
This poem is well penned. It really strikes a chord with what is going on in nursing homes. The elderly are in all different states of mental health and are frail. This poem depicts the truth. Great job. -January L.
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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This poem is well penned. It really strikes a chord with what is going on in nursing homes. The elderly are in all different states of mental health and are frail. This poem depicts the truth. Great job. -January L.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you so much for a great review!
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Nursing home residents will have heartbreak state for they can't fully trust Covid 19 attacks, new case and treatments; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep posting. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Nursing home residents will have heartbreak state for they can't fully trust Covid 19 attacks, new case and treatments; well said, well done; enjoyed the read; thanks for sharing this; keep posting. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you for such a nice review. This is very hard on them.
Comment from The_Boy_Whodunnit
A very heartfelt piece of writing. Those of us not in this situation can only imagine what it's like, but your writing does a good job of helping us to understand. I hope the writing can bring some relief and comfort during this time.
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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A very heartfelt piece of writing. Those of us not in this situation can only imagine what it's like, but your writing does a good job of helping us to understand. I hope the writing can bring some relief and comfort during this time.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thank you so much! Very thoughtful review.
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
Your poem really touched me. This is such a sad situation, made worse by the fact that dementia may be an issue for some of the seniors in these homes. You have captured the heartbreak the Corona virus has created in this environment.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Your poem really touched me. This is such a sad situation, made worse by the fact that dementia may be an issue for some of the seniors in these homes. You have captured the heartbreak the Corona virus has created in this environment.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for such a kind comment. Dementia is a huge problem.
Comment from Sabrina Richardson
WOW! The emotion is so real in your poem. It is certainly a sign of the times. I can't imagine the many questions that go unanswered because the families have to stay away. Great Job!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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WOW! The emotion is so real in your poem. It is certainly a sign of the times. I can't imagine the many questions that go unanswered because the families have to stay away. Great Job!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for the great review!
Comment from Kermit R. Mullins
Very nicely expressed. "Broken Hearts" set a sadness mood of which the outcome was expected but not wanted. Not knowing if someone cares is a lonely place to live. Best regards.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Very nicely expressed. "Broken Hearts" set a sadness mood of which the outcome was expected but not wanted. Not knowing if someone cares is a lonely place to live. Best regards.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Yes, you are right. The residents are sad, frightened and confused. Thank you for your kind review.
