Watch the magic spark when actors with the Phoenix Theatre’s Partners That Heal troupe visit Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus. These talented improv performers skillfully engage both preschoolers in our Child Center and people in our Adult Day program who are living with dementia—and a marvelous time was had by all!
Veteran Larry Lambert loves to spend time with Legacy Corps volunteer Meredith Bartlett every day. The national program matches volunteers with families receiving care from Hospice of the Valley, providing companionship to patients and respite for their caregivers.
Ron Garner salutes Kenneth Hamrick this Fourth of July. We draw inspiration from a Salutes visit on our patient's 89th birthday to honor his military service during the Korean War. Our deepest appreciation to each of our veteran patients and volunteers who fought for our freedom and peace.
During this pandemic, our care teams have been a ray of sunshine to thousands of lonely patients and anxious caregivers. Gloved, masked or wearing personal protective equipment, they have steadfastly provided round-the-clock tenderness and compassion. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their inspiring grace and courage.
Hospice of the Valley patient Eamon Treanor may have dementia, but it doesn’t diminish his desire to see his hometown in Ireland one last time. See how his awesome social worker, Callie Dettinger, teamed up with the Flight to Remember Foundation to make that dream come true.
Happy 100th birthday, Opal! Hospice of the Valley partnered with Greenway Home Care to grant our sweet patient’s wish for a luau-themed party. Nurses and social workers organized an epic drive-by parade to wish Opal well. Even the Phoenix Fire Department brought an engine to honor this beautiful centenarian!
Parker’s love for the game of basketball made him a huge fan of Nico Mannion, the top-rated point guard at Pinnacle High School. See how our social worker and a Hospice of the Valley volunteer pulled off a surprise meeting that included the whole basketball team! It was an inspirational experience that none of the boys will ever forget.
Hospice of the Valley and the Phoenix Art Museum are promoting community wellness with no-cost mindfulness meditation classes each Thursday at noon. Whether it’s outside in the courtyard, or inside during summer months in front of a lovely work of art—all are invited.
Hospice of the Valley is helping to educate the next generation of hospice, palliative and dementia care professionals with courses at ASU. See how perceptions are transformed, when students engage with our patients living with dementia and learn how to support family caregivers.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging—physically and emotionally. June deeply loves her husband, but this candid interview also reveals the sadness, isolation—and at times anger—she experiences watching parts of him slip away. Our Palliative Care for Dementia program helps her understand this long journey and how to care for herself, as well as her beloved Les.
“Music is the soul of language.” When dementia clouds a person’s ability to communicate, music makes a connection. Watch Phoenix Symphony musicians play for dementia patients at Hospice of the Valley’s Gardiner Home. Musicians visit once a month, thanks to a donation from HOV volunteer John Radway, who cared for his wife Claire through a decade of dementia until her death.
Maricela and Derrick were excited to learn they were expecting their third child, but an ultrasound showed a life-limiting condition. They turned to our perinatal program for support and were able to achieve their dream of a “home birth” to welcome their son Rafael with warmth and love.
Lively and cheerful at 93, Inga often reminisced about being an artist in her younger years. Hospice of the Valley nurse Cheryl Haynes could tell that passion still lived inside her—all she needed was some encouragement and inspiration. One look at the adorable pooch on the cover of our Pet Therapy calendar, and Inga picked up her pen and started sketching. Watch her beautiful story.
When Hospice of the Valley social worker Erin Butler learned that that her 103 year old patient regretted never riding on a train… Erin wanted to make that dream come true. She contacted Valley Metro light rail with a brilliant idea—why not take our patient on a virtual train ride? Watch as Valley Metro created a video from Tressi’s point of view.
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