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HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY

Some four decades ago, a small group of local volunteers envisioned a more compassionate way of caring for people nearing the end of their lives. They were deeply moved by a concept called “hospice” that was prevalent in England and longed to bring it to Arizona. The mission was simple: Help patients spend their last moments in their own beds, surrounded by their loved ones. It’s no coincidence the word hospice is a derivative of “hospitality” — making people feel comfortable in their own homes. HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY'S DR. SHELLY MYERS This core group, which included the Rev. Gerald WITH HER PATIENT GINNY. Roseberry and nurses Mary Audrey Mellow and Blanche Hopkins, began changing how that final grief support to anyone mourning a death, includjourney would look and feel. In 1977, they formed ing kids, through our New Song Center for Grieving not-for-profit Valley of the Sun Hospice — later Children. changed to Hospice of the Valley — and began carrying out a mission of “comfort and dignity.” They Expectant couples who are told their baby will not cared for patients’ physical, emotional, social and survive long after birth are supported at no cost with spiritual needs; visiting the terminally ill at home a compassionate perinatal program that starts with to manage their pain and offer peace and comfort. pregnancy, continues after the death of their child They also provided support to family members as and into a subsequent pregnancy. they struggled to cope with impending loss. Until Medicare created a hospice benefit in 1982, by pet teams who visit at the bedside to chase away the care given during those initial five years was loneliness. seldom reimbursed. The early “friends of hospice” raised money to cover costs, because the goal was to HOV also assists people confused about the array of always provide the care, regardless of ability to pay. options when it comes time to find supervised living “ It’s still in our DNA to care for all who come to us, and not worry about whether there’s coverage,” Executive Director Debbie Shumway says. “It’s never been a question arrangements for parents who can no longer manage on their own. This senior placement service is completely free, unlike other placement agencies that work on commisfor us. Last year, our charity care totaled about $10.5 sion. That philosophy still exists today. In 42 years, Hospice of the Valley has never turned anyone away for Hospice of the Valley also provides free Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney forms to help you complete your Advance Directives well before there is a medical ”million in community services and programs. lack of insurance or financial means. emergency. Putting your wishes in writing gives “It’s still in our DNA to care for all who come to us, and not worry about whether there’s coverage,” Ex- What began as an agency devoted to caring for a ecutive Director Debbie Shumway says. “It’s never handful of patients has grown immensely — HOV been a question for us. Last year, our charity care was privileged to care for more than 18,000 patients totaled about $10.5 million in community services and their families last year. and programs.” Patients are soothed with music therapy and cheered everyone peace of mind. For information on hospice, palliative or dementia That reinvestment in the community happens in a care, or to become a volunteer, call (602) 530-6900 myriad of ways. Hospice of the Valley offers free or visit hov.org.