A Special Time for Dad and Daughter Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad. Edwin's wife passed away a few month ago. The Bridgepointe team knew that Edwin needed to stay connected with his remaining family. "It was so important to him!" So, they arranged [...]
Cindy and Jeff On February 14,2013, Cindy a resident at Franklin Terrace, enjoyed a special luncheon at Red Lobster. Cindy is a kind and giving individual who volunteers on the memory care unit at Franklin Terrace and assists with the mobile library as well. Cindy is helpful to all the residents. She was [...]
Skype Connects A FamilyThanks to the World Wide Web, James Dubois, a resident at Franklin Terrace in Southfiield, was able to meet his new great grandson (4 months old) via Skype. Janet, a Bridgepointe volunteer, teaches a computer class at Franklin Terrace twice a month and orchestrated the “reunion”. James, his [...]
Irene's health has been declining recently, but her spirit still soars! Irene thought her days were planned and she knew the plan for her future. Nope! Irene was soon to discover that her friends had a surprise in store for her. Due to her illness, Irene was unable to leave her [...]
Carla, Cindy and WilhelminaCindy, Linda and CarlaCarla is a retired art teacher from the Dearborn School System and was a new resident at Franklin Terrance. Carla taught art classes for many years and spent much of her time painting for enjoyment. Art was her passion! When Carla recently lost her home, [...]
March 25th was officially Mary's day! Helena and a group of Bridgepointe volunteers at Woodhaven Senior Community in Flint wanted to do something really special for Mary, a long time resident. This special lady needed a day just for her. The group decided to coordinate a day of beauty and [...]
Marguerite Scott has always loved children and dancing.Karen and MargueriteAs a former first grade teacher and dance instructor specializing in ballet and tap, Marguerite had plenty of delightful memories that she often shared with her care team. At the age of 94, Marguerite was given another opportunity to enjoy her favorite things, Karen and Shelby, Bridgepointe volunteers, [...]
When a group of residents at Westhaven Manor in Westland wanted to help others, it had to be something that everyone could participate in. The local homeless shelter needed lunches. Who can make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? The residents said "We can". Here are some photos of the residents, some [...]
Whenever Florian was asked “What could we do to make you smile?” He would always reply... "I just want some homemake chicken soup!” So thanks to Nichole, a Bridgepointe volunteer, he was able to watch and smell his soup cooking all day! We love you Florian!
Life is the best reason to celebrate. Margaret didn't know what the future would hold when she was diagnosed with cancer 25 years ago! A surprise deserves a surprise party! So, Bridgepointe volunteers made sure that this day would not pass without a party. Margaret was thrilled to celebrate. Pink was the color of the [...]