Bob Barrett is one of Hospice of the Valley’s chaplains in Arizona who are helping the community cultivate strength and cope with challenges we never imagined.
Hospice of the Valley chaplains support the community in uncertain times
Author: Lin Sue Cooney
Lin Sue Cooney is community engagement director at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Ariz.
Despite COVID-19, Hospice of the Valley celebrates Hispanic heritage with culturally sensitive care
Hospice of the Valley works closely with Arizona’s Hispanic community to break down cultural and language barriers about hospice.
With Hospice of the Valley support, ‘I can be a mom and not a caregiver’
Hospice of the Valley’s Pediatric Palliative Home Care program gives families hope, strength and a sense of community to overcome the physical, emotional and social struggles of raising medically fragile children.
A virtual way to experience dementia
Hospice of the Valley’s dementia team has created a virtual experience that can literally put any one of us in the shoes of a dementia patient.
Facing your mortality: Dispelling common myths about hospice
We wouldn’t think of buying a car or house without doing months of homework to make an informed decision. Yet two-thirds of us fail to plan for a dignified end-of-life journey. The word “hospice” can be scary, but nothing is more frightening than the unknown. So let’s dispel some common myths.