Category Archives: aging

Home Sweet Nursing Home opens the door to the heart

Posted on October 6, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

Pat Robertson was in the news recently for saying Alzheimer’s was “a kind of death” so it would be okay for a man to divorce his dementia-disabled wife and marry someone else –but, he should at least arrange for her … Continue reading →

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A picture of Alzheimer’s – NaPoWriMo Day4

Posted on April 4, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

Alzheimer’s steals not only memories but the ability of the mind to connect with the body. My mother has this, and I’ve come to grips with it, now used to the sadness of watching the disease progress. I stopped by the nursing … Continue reading →

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When Death Becomes a Good Thing

Posted on February 22, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

My friend in the nursing home is dying. For at least a couple years now, Mrs. B. has been hoping and praying for God to take her home soon. It has been later instead of sooner and so she is … Continue reading →

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