As the holiday shopping season kicks off, it’s time to remind ourselves that it really is better to give than to receive. How will you celebrate #GivingTuesday? If you’re looking for inspiration on this international day of giving, here are a few ideas on how you can show your giving spirit: Take an #UNselfie.  Show the world why Angela Hospice means so much to you. Download this  flyer   and post it on social media. Be sure to tag us on Facebook and Twitter! Give your time.  Help out a neighbor in need or  volunteer .  Donate to your favorite charity, like Angela Hospice, which you can  donate  to here.  Write a positive review.  Organizations like ours depend on your kind words to help spread the word about what we do.  Write   a review about Angela Hospice.  Those are just a few ideas for what you could do on #GivingTuesday! Comment below to let us know how you plan on ...

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...

Name: Ingrid Lasley How long have you been a volunteer? I started volunteering about 2 ½ years ago. What areas do you work in/what sort of tasks do you do as a volunteer? I cover the receptionist desk for lunch hours, which includes telephone calls. I have covered Tree of Life shifts for the past 2 years and plan to volunteer again this season. I also have been involved in numerous mailings and last year’s Walk of Remembrance. What made you decide to become a volunteer? I stopped working a few years ago and decided I could use my spare time best by volunteering. I am enjoying every minute! Why Angela Hospice? Ingrid with fellow volunteer Geri Orlowski My mother passed away in 2012 in Buffalo, NY, and after witnessing the treatment my mother received at a hospice facility there, I knew I wanted to be part of such a kind and caring group. What is your favorite part about volunteering? I have enjoyed meeting so many people who have demonstrated so many ways one can g...

Are you ready for a challenge? Then prepare to get chilly at the Freezing Fun Charity Run on December 16. The Wolves and Hawks Soccer Club has chosen Angela Hospice and the Salvation Army as the beneficiaries of their warm-hearted, cold-weather run/walk taking place at Schoolcraft College. Choose from the 1.6-mile route or take on the full 5K! The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the St. Joe’s Sports Dome at Schoolcraft College, then continue around the rest of the campus. Individuals can register for $22, or a family of 3 or more can register for $50 per family. Online registration is available here . 

Name:  Marilyn Ling How long have you been a volunteer? Over 10 years What areas do you work in/what sort of tasks do you do as a volunteer? I sing in the choir. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. We try to sing patriotic songs, and uplifting music for the patients and their friends and family that come to visit. I also spend time helping out with the mailings. In the past, I’ve helped out with the desserts at the volunteer dinner. I did that for a couple years. What made you decide to become a volunteer? Both my parents were in hospice care, and I just wanted to give back. My mom was in hospice around 25 years ago. Back then the whole concept of hospice was a little new, but our family really embraced it. I wanted to get involved and volunteer, and that lead me to Angela Hospice. Why Angela Hospice? I chose Angela Hospice because I am a resident of Livonia. Marilyn Ling and fellow volunteer Kathryn Trudeau singing in the Care Cent...

Even when you’ve been volunteering your whole adult life, you never quite know what will come next. Just ask Harvey Fox, who’s been an Angela Hospice volunteer since 2014, and has volunteered at other organizations for years as well. He went through Angela Hospice’s volunteer training thinking he would help by visiting with patients, or maybe working in maintenance or hospitality – but he ended up assisting in Information Technology. Perhaps it’s not too surprising, considering Harv spent 28 years as a software developer, then another 16 years teaching computer classes. But he hadn’t imagined all the ways his I.T. skills would benefit Angela Hospice. “I only work four or so hours a week in the office, but I see that my time has really helped in many concrete ways,” said Harv. Harv has helped in multiple departments, developing user-friendly tools to help staff work more efficiently. And as much as the employees he helps are eager to express their gratitude to him, Harvey says i...

Name: Mary Ann Desjarlais How long have you been a volunteer? I have been a volunteer for 12 years What areas do you work in/what sort of tasks do you do as a volunteer? I help with fundraisers, make deliveries to patients’ homes, work on mailings, and do home visits and respite care. What made you decide to become a volunteer? I became a volunteer when I retired. I wanted to do something worthwhile with my time. Why Angela Hospice? I became familiar with Angela Hospice when my dad was there. I was inspired after seeing the level of care he received. What is your favorite part about volunteering? I love meeting the people I come in contact with. The patients and families are so grateful. Mary Ann sells raffle tickets at many of  Angela   Hospice's  events. What is one of your favorite stories or memories from volunteering? I was doing respite care with a patient that had Alzheimer's. She never showed any recognition toward her husband. One...