IHM Wish List 2016-2017
IHM donors have always been very generous when it comes to supporting the sisters. Now they have a unique opportunity to make life a little easier for the IHM Motherhouse residents.
Below is an updated wish list that highlights the 2016-2017 funding priorities. There are variety of items and gift ranges from which to choose. Your gift of support will benefit the entire community, especially our retired sisters living within the Motherhouse.
After you have chosen the item(s) you wish to support, click on the Wish List button below to make a gift.
We are grateful to the many benefactors who support the IHM congregation. If you have questions, please contact the IHM Development Office at 734-240-9860 or develop@ihmsisters.org.
wish list gift
Recliner Chairs Vital Signs Blood Pressure Monitors Arjo Sara Stedy Transfer Device PVC Shower Chair Phillips HeartStart Onsite Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) One of the four AEDs needed has been generously donated! Sit to Stand Transfer Device Invacare Electrical Hospital Beds Nu-Step Recumbent Cross Trainer
Baxter Bakery Oven Motherhouse Whirlpool Duet Washers and Dryers Toshiba Televisions One of the 49 televisions needed has been generously donated! Invacare Pipeless Free Standing Side Entry Bathing Tub with Lift and Transporter The Invacare TheraPure free-standing side entry whirlpool bathing tub allows ambulatory residents to enter and exit the tub safely. When used, residents will enjoy increased blood flow and circulation, pain relief and faster healing. The bathing seat lift is designed with a soft seat for enhancing resident comfort and engineered to make transfers easy and safe. The Chapel furnishings were designed by Richard Helgeson. The design elements of these pieces flow from the beauty of the Motherhouse Chapel. Altar Candle Stands Both alter candle stands have been generously donated! Ambo Processional Candle Stands Blessing Font The blessing font has been generously donated!
Health Care, Memory Care
Recliner chairs provide added comfort and help to reduce leg swelling. They are used in health care and memory care.
New blood pressure machines to replace exhausted equipment in health care and memory care.
These devices safely assist staff with resident transfers.
The shower chair provides assistance to post-stroke residents or those unable to bend their joints easily.
New AEDs needed to upgrade and replace our current emergency response equipment.
This lifting equipment will assist our staff with safe resident transfers – one position to another.
These beds will provide comfort and support to our residents and replace outdated equipment.
Physical Therapy
The Nu-Step Cross Trainer will provide our residents the benefit of total body workout with a sturdy grab bar for safety and security, smooth and natural stepping movements, easy arm adjustments, comfortable swivel seating and supportive and stable foot pedals.
Kitchen
The existing bakery oven was purchased in 1967 and is in need of replacement. All baking is done by scratch, which is a cost savings and provides higher quality baked goods for the sisters. The new oven includes a rotating double rack and is energy-efficient.
Washers and dryers don’t last forever. We are in need of replacing a few of these machines in the Motherhouse.
These wall-mounted units replaced our aged TVs and free up space in resident rooms.
Motherhouse Chapel Furnishings