Special Programs
Hospice of the Valley offers a wide array of programs and services for patients, families, and the community.
11th Hour ProgramProviding volunteers and staff members to families or patients without families near time of death. BereavementSupport to individuals and families for 13 months following a death. CeremoniesA ceremony is performed at the bedside honoring the patient’s life. Continuous CareIn-home, around-the-clock assistance for families with overwhelming physical or emotional needs. DementiaTeaching professional and family caregivers new ways to connect with patients with dementia, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease. H.O.M.E. (Helping Our Memory-Impaired Elders)A home health program specifically designed to help patients with dementia and their caregivers with medication management, social issues, and improving quality of life. Healthcare DecisionsEncouraging people to think about, discuss, and write down their wishes for end-of-life care. Home HealthCaring for seriously ill patients at home who are not on hospice. Integrative TherapiesSoothing the spirit with massage, art, music, and aromatherapy. MediCaring™Case management services to people with serious and chronic illnesses who are not hospice patients. On-Line Professional Education OfferingsAccredited educational interactive on-line offerings for health care professionals. OutreachOffering seriously ill people who aren’t on hospice the services of a social worker to act as an advocate, provide education, and make connections to community resources. Pediatric HospiceMeeting the needs of seriously ill children and their families. Pet ConnectionsLifting patients’ spirits by bringing dogs, cats, bunnies, and fish to inpatient hospice homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers and group homes Pulmonary Resource ProgramProvides education and support to patients with lung disease and their families and caregivers. |