Covid - 19 Broken Hearts
How the virus affects nursing home residents.56 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a wonderful poem, Therese, and so very sad. Thank you for being so caring of your residents and doing your best to keep their spirits up. God bless all of you for the compassion shown to them. Hugs and take care of yourself, too. Marilyn
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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This is a wonderful poem, Therese, and so very sad. Thank you for being so caring of your residents and doing your best to keep their spirits up. God bless all of you for the compassion shown to them. Hugs and take care of yourself, too. Marilyn
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much Marilyn. I love those people, even the mean ones because they don?t even know what they are saying or doing. That is the problem, trying to reassure and distract does not often work due to mental status. Thank you for your compassion.
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I know. A couple of my girlfriends are CNAs and they are very kind.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is extremely sad.
I am particularly moved by
"Some feel we're turning their families away
Others feel loved ones no longer care"
it demonstrates so clearly the unhappy misunderstanding at all levels.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This is extremely sad.
I am particularly moved by
"Some feel we're turning their families away
Others feel loved ones no longer care"
it demonstrates so clearly the unhappy misunderstanding at all levels.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Yes, and the sadness of Alzheimer?s. Some of these people are in their 90s, and beg us to call their parents to pick them up. They are used to everything being a certain way, and the world is upside down.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are heartfelt, sad, clear and creative. I pondered
on the words and theme of this poem. It is so sad. The poem flows
and connects well. I pray that this virus will end.
May you be well and safe.....
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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The author's words are heartfelt, sad, clear and creative. I pondered
on the words and theme of this poem. It is so sad. The poem flows
and connects well. I pray that this virus will end.
May you be well and safe.....
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you for such a lovely review. I pray also. There is nothing else to do.
Comment from June Sargent
Thank you for reminding us of how much damage this virus has done psychologically, as well as physically. I feel so badly for those in nursing homes who don't understand the current need for distancing. Your piece is very timely and insightful.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reminding us of how much damage this virus has done psychologically, as well as physically. I feel so badly for those in nursing homes who don't understand the current need for distancing. Your piece is very timely and insightful.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your lovely review. They truly cannot understand.
Comment from nomi338
This is just another sad and heart breaking development of this insidious disease. Sadly there is nothing more that we can do at this point in time. We just have to place our trust in those who are charged with keeping as many of us as safe as humanly possible. Great poem.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This is just another sad and heart breaking development of this insidious disease. Sadly there is nothing more that we can do at this point in time. We just have to place our trust in those who are charged with keeping as many of us as safe as humanly possible. Great poem.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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You have said it all in a nutshell. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
How sad this poem is. I can understand the message because a lot of residents of these homes are suffering from dementia and are not in the moment or just cannot understand.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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How sad this poem is. I can understand the message because a lot of residents of these homes are suffering from dementia and are not in the moment or just cannot understand.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Exactly. That is the chief problem. It is so sad. Thank you for the review.
Comment from Gail Denham
I certainly hope this restriction lifts very soon - this is almost in human to keep relatives from visiting. It breaks my heart - My mom was in such a place and it would have been horrible not to go see her.
Good job
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I certainly hope this restriction lifts very soon - this is almost in human to keep relatives from visiting. It breaks my heart - My mom was in such a place and it would have been horrible not to go see her.
Good job
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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It is very sad, but it seems to be the only way to keep them alive. Thanks so much for reviewing.
Terry
Comment from Ulla
Hi Therese, It is happening all over the world. Nursing homes are the most vulnerable, and, of course, a lot of old people can't understand what is going on. It must be so hard to work there right now. You've written a very heartfelt poem. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Therese, It is happening all over the world. Nursing homes are the most vulnerable, and, of course, a lot of old people can't understand what is going on. It must be so hard to work there right now. You've written a very heartfelt poem. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you very much for your nice review. It is very hard, but I could never leave those people!
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Good on you, and risking your own life, as well. Good on you. You have my full respect. Ulla xx
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Thank you!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This one made me cry. It is very well-written and moving, and it conveys a powerful message about how this terror can indirectly be a cause of death. Loneliness and depression, as you say, can kill.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This one made me cry. It is very well-written and moving, and it conveys a powerful message about how this terror can indirectly be a cause of death. Loneliness and depression, as you say, can kill.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Yes it can. Thank you for the lovely review.
Terry
Comment from susand3022
Oh, Therese... That's so heartbreaking! Your message is just so clear that I'm practically in tears... My mom was in one a couple of times, to recover from a fractured hip. You know how easy that can be when you're old... once she did it sitting on the couch, she missed and sat partly on the arm... that was apparently enough to fracture her hip. Boy was she mad!!! lol, She didn't like being there and we were in all the time! I can't imagine what it's like for people whose families just drop them off and don't come back in the first place, but now this for the people who have families that love them. I wonder that none of them come to the windows and say hello. :(
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Oh, Therese... That's so heartbreaking! Your message is just so clear that I'm practically in tears... My mom was in one a couple of times, to recover from a fractured hip. You know how easy that can be when you're old... once she did it sitting on the couch, she missed and sat partly on the arm... that was apparently enough to fracture her hip. Boy was she mad!!! lol, She didn't like being there and we were in all the time! I can't imagine what it's like for people whose families just drop them off and don't come back in the first place, but now this for the people who have families that love them. I wonder that none of them come to the windows and say hello. :(
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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They do come and say hello, but the residents just cry and cry. It is beyond heartbreaking. Thank you for your lovely review.
Terry
