Stories Archives - Page 8 of 9 - Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice

June 19, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Mary & Tom Paull

After previous volunteer experience at a hospice in Livonia, we were very excited to learn about BWHH. Some people would think it odd to get excited about hospice, but both my husband and I were happy to hear about the opportunities so close to our new home. My husband enjoys […]

June 11, 2020

Why I Volunteer – Joyce Fairbank

I volunteer to say “Thank you” to Blue Water Hospice, not only for giving excellent care to my husband during this difficult time, but also for giving me support and hope after he passed. I was in the grief support group for a year. I don’t know if I could […]

May 21, 2020

Quilts of Valor – Robert Fochtman, US Navy

Quilts of Valor Foundation is an organization that recognizes veterans for their dedication, sacrifice, and service to our country. Veterans who stay at the Blue Water Hospice Home are honored for their service with a handmade quilt, Quilts of Valor certificate, and a special presentation. “It’s because of these brave […]

May 8, 2020

When no one is looking…

By Bob Wynkoop I used to love standing outside the door and watching my young children. They had no idea that I was there, and there was certainly something pure and beautiful in the innocence of their childhood play. They had not yet learned to be inhibited, they were simply […]

December 20, 2019

Visiting Nurse Association pays tribute to retiring employee

On December 13, Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) held its annual staff meeting and paid tribute to retiring, long-time nurse, Liz Norris. When Liz announced her retirement earlier this year, staff were saddened. She has been a fixture with the organization for more than 40 years, starting with VNA under the […]

August 20, 2019

True Love to the End

Vernon and Roxana McAuley have been inseparable since they meet more than 32 years ago, and a stay at Blue Water Hospice Home was not about to change that. They became the first married couple at the Hospice Home to be admitted at the same time. Because they couldn’t stand […]

June 26, 2019

Quilt of Valor given to WWII veteran at Blue Water Hospice Home

Frank Bunyan was just 17 when his patriotic duty called him to join the Navy during WWII. As a resident at Blue Water Hospice Home, he was nominated for the Quilt of Valor by the Director of Hospice Home Jessica Martin, RN, BSN. “I nominated Frank for the Quilt of […]

May 20, 2019

Local veteran participates in the “Honor Flight”

Veteran Gerald “Jerry” Winn, 95, of Port Huron, took on a special mission on April 20, 2019, flying aboard the legendary Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. The Honor Flight Network takes World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, or any terminally ill veteran to Washington, D.C. to visit military and […]

May 15, 2019

How to Select an Occupational Therapist

How to select a home care occupational therapist? It is not at all uncommon for patients to be treated by a home care occupational therapist following surgery or following some other medical event, such as a stroke or injury. What kinds of questions should you ask prior to hiring a […]