Article written by: Myrtice Robinson
1 Corinthians 13:7-8, “Love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.”
Covid 19 has caused a strange devastation to the mind, body, and spirit of all ages. Many elderly parents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are lost for words and questions about what is happening outside of their place of dwelling. Their loved ones are wandering about what is happening to their elderly parents inside of these facilities where they cannot visit due to the pandemic. And, with technology being the only primary way of communicating, the elderly feels alone and abandoned; especially, the ones that are living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. “Among adults, the risk for severe illnesses from COVID-19 increase with age, with older adults at highest risk.” (https://www.cdc.gov/) Therefore, this risk comes with restrictions that have closed public visitation in senior living communities. This “shut down” can cause depression, anxiety, and loneliness to family members. Again, so many of the older adults and their loved ones do not understand what has happened to family visitation. So, it is especially important to keep the “Love” visible. Now is not the time to be silent nor selfish in showing love. Family love is what strengthen us, especially our elderly population. Do not leave them thinking you do not care or love them. Love speaks loudly and has a BIG picture that holds precious memories!
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