Changing Aging

Christian Scientists might soon bring one of the country’s smallest nursing homes to Minnesota and continue the “Not So Big House” Movement in long-term care and aging services.

The city of New Brighton, Minn., has approved the nonprofit’s preliminary plan to build a small, six-bed care center next to the First Church of Christ, Scientist.  It would be 10,000 square feet.  The faith’s form of nursing care doesn’t include medications but covers personal and bedside care, cleaning and dressing wounds, and spiritual support. 

Approval of the final plan is expected within the next couple of months.