Simple Wishes
Mission Statement
To grant a simple wish for every resident that we can. The wish should be something they have always wanted to do, something they loved to do in their early years, or something that brings them pure joy.
Irene Soars!
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 [...]
Dancing Down Memory Lane
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 [...]
PB and J Day
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, [...]
Soup Day
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!
25 Years After Breast Cancer, Margaret Gets Another Surprise
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 [...]
A Trip to the DSO
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.
Special Sweet Treats
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!
Heartfelt Support
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 [...]
A New Independent Life
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. [...]
A Day of Beauty
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 [...]
A Talent Revisited
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 [...]
Getting a little wild at the Detroit Zoo
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, [...]
celebrations
Helping individual’s special dreams and wishes come true. Focused, individual efforts result in a more personal relationship with persons facing challenges in their lives. We strive to celebrate the lives of those individuals in a way that is appropriate for that person.
