Angela Hospice patient Joanne Savage relaxing at home. When Angela Hospice launched its telehospice program last January, the staff knew there would be benefits for patients, like faster response times and being able to see a nurse’s friendly face when getting help with their concerns. But as the program has evolved, we’ve discovered even more ways this innovative program is making life easier for hospice patients. Joanne Savage could tell you. Widowed six years ago, she’s raising three boys on her own. And she’s been fighting her own battle with cancer for 11 years. Now on Angela Hospice’s home care program, one of the highlights for Joanne is AVA (Angela’s Virtual Assist), the tablet device that allows Joanne to connect to telehospice services and video chat.  “It makes a difference,” Joanne said, “Because I know that I can call anytime and someone will be there.” Joanne was diagnosed with peritoneal carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, at the age of 40. She was act...