So often, the elderly are just one injury away from losing their ability to live independently. Recently two of our caregivers were working at a local senior residence when they were approached by a social worker regarding a resident. “Mrs. L” had just completed rehabilitation, and although she would need a [...]
Michael (87 years old) and Paul (95 years old) both enjoy classical music. Both are considered quite distinguished in their senior community. A Life Celebrated purchased tickets to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and both men enjoyed a night on the town.
Sometimes a small treat makes more of an impact than the largest surprise! Mary Dennings Cake Shoppe in Westland prepared and delivered fresh baked muffins for the residents at a local senior residence. It was a delicious and unexpected holiday treat!
Have you every wondered what it would be like to need a new heart? Not only need a heart, but also not having the support system mandated to even be put on the list of potential heart transplant recipients?Tim P. was a 48 year old cardiac patient in that very situation. [...]
Janie, 83 yrs old, had been placed in a nursing home. Since she did not have the means to support herself, she was assigned a guardian company to provide her with general care. Guardian companies are paid very little for the clients they serve, and are often overworked and understaffed. Janie's [...]
Often it is the wish of caregivers and families that their loved ones participate in the simplest of everyday events. For some clients, fragility and memory-loss behaviors make even a short trip to the beauty salon impossible.Caregivers at a local senior residence struggled with this quandry. A Life Celebrated volunteer Lisa [...]
Paul is a resident in a metro Detroit senior residence. Now 95 years old, Paul has been blind since the age of 12 years. His struggle with memory loss, as well as his blindness makes participation in many activities in his residence difficult.Those caring for Paul strived for a way to [...]
A dozen seniors and their caregivers escape to the ZooReptiles, ice cream and spending a day in the sunshine were some of the favorite activities during a Senior Day field trip to the Detroit Zoo. Homestead Home Health Care and Bridgepointe, A Life Celebrated partnered to provide a dozen residents, each [...]
Del and Maggie Timmons were married on September 7, 1942. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, a rare milestone, at the Village of Westland, an independent senior residence.They decided to marry in Neapolitan, Ohio only two weeks before he headed off to World War II. After Del returned from the war, [...]
Birthday Girl, Bea Archibald, says “I never thought I would live this long, absolutely not! The care staff at Westhaven Manor in Westland, MI knew this birthday was a big deal. Archibald was the guest of honor at a birthday party held days prior to her birthday. The celebration included family [...]