Our patient, Mary, celebrated her 100th birthday recently while in our care. Over 80 people attended her party at Botsford Commons, including family and friends. As an MSU grad with a degree in physical education and a former dance instructor, Mary had a bit of advice when pressed about the secret to making it to 100 years old: "Exercise!" But before you take Mary's advice and go start a workout, take a look at these fun photos from Mary's party. Mary makes her grand entrance Mary gets a gift from her Angela Hospice social worker, Becca

While the winds were cold and bitter, the hearts of all who attended were warmed at the dedication of Angela Hospice’s new Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, November 13. The American Legion Post 32 Honor Guard performed a moving flag folding ceremony, and “Taps” rang out in the distance. Father John Kaul performed the blessing of the memorial, and the ceremony closed with a lovely rendition of “God Bless America” led by music therapist Heather Dean. A luncheon followed for all in attendance. It was a beautiful ceremony paying tribute to veterans and their families. Angela Hospice cared for over 400 veterans last year, and actively participates in the We Honor Veterans initiative, providing specialized care for veterans at the end of life. Families of the veterans Angela Hospice has cared for will now have the opportunity to remember their loved one with an engraved plaque showing their name and branch of service on the wall surrounding the memorial. The memorial is located just in f...

Norma Cumbo was grateful for the help of the  Angela  Hospice Care Center when her mom,  Patricia,  needed more specialized care. Norma said, "It was  a relief because  I  remember  feeling like, ' I can  be her  daughter again.  I don't  have to be her  caregiver. ' "  Norma Cumbo is an only child. But when her mom got sick, she felt the support of family all around her – from her kids; her partner, Doug; her cousin Patty, who is like a sister; her co-workers at Madonna University; and the team at Angela Hospice. After spending most of 2017 going to different doctors and specialists, Norma’s mom, Patricia Bonanno, learned it was a MRSA infection that was affecting the artificial knee joint she’d had placed 30 years prior. But after six weeks of IV antibiotics, the infection came right back. “We knew that there was no cure for it,” Norma said. “She was in a lot of pain, so that’s when we made...