"When my mother was diagnosed with a
terminal illness, her internist immediately
recommended Hospice of Michigan. The
Hospice staff made it possible for me to
move my mother to our home, knowing I
would have support from a nurse, aide,
social worker and rabbi. During those six
weeks, my mother was at ease and we
were able to have peaceful, comfortable
times together. I have been told that
everyone would like to think their final
weeks would be similar, surrounded
by loved ones in a familiar setting,"

— Lenore Dorfman

memory," says Kathy Hunter, founder
and president of IRSA.
"Tracy Roth and others paid tribute
to a precious little girl who touched
many people with her innocence and
courage," Hunter says. "They also hon-
ored a family who gave Rachel the best
life she could have."
Roth says she ran for Rachel after
watching "the love that she brought into
the family and the sadness when she
passed away.
"If somehow we could find a way to
cure those with Rett and prolong their
lives, the sadness could (be) avoided,"

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WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL ABOUT
THE JEWISH HOSPICE PROGRAM?

HOSPICE

of michigan

Jewish Hospice Program

she says. ❑

Compassionate care.

When you need it, where you want it.

1-888-247-5181

www.hom.org

This is a special program that ensures your

loved one is cared for in a way that is‘familiar
and comfortable — whether in your own
home, a hospital or nursing home, or our
Farmington Hills Hospice Home.

We assist with kosher meals, observance of

Jewish customs and holidays, and scheduling
rabbinic visits. Our staff respect and honor

Jewish cultural and spiritual traditions.

To make a donation, send a
check to the International Rett
Syndrome Association, 9121
Piscataway Road, Suite 2B,
Clinton, MD 20735. For more
information, call (800) 818-
RETT (7388) or access the Web
site at:

www.rettsyndrome.org

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Providing Home Care & Hospice Services Since 1898

Above left: Aaron and Lisa Fenberg of
Portland, Ore., Jeff Aronoff of Ann
Arbor, Jeff Kopelman of Franklin, Tracy
Roth of Chicago and Sandra Kopelman
of Franklin at the Chicago Marathon.

Left: Jeff and Sandra Kopelman with
Th. omai Gersh, supervisor of special
education for the Bloomfield Hills
Schools Wing Lake Development Center,
at the dedication of the Rachel Lynn
Kopelman Children's Music Library.

Personal Care ♦ Nursing Care • Hospice

(888) 394-4VNA

www.vna.org

Call today for your free guide
on how to select a home health care agency.

Experience the Difference.
Experience the VIVA Touch!

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