Valley Hospice Foundation supports the care and comfort of individuals in hospice or palliative care as they approach their end of life. Non-medical programs and services enhance physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being – not only for the individual, but also for those who love and care for them during this journey. To reach the Foundation: info@valleyhospice.ca
Our big bold vision: Grief Library: View the Collection
This month’s blog post comes from Jennifer Buchanan who is an accomplished Music Therapist based in Calgary. When I was in school at Acadia, Jennifer did a presentation to the School of Music and told us this story. With informed consent, she wrote this blog of a patients’ experience with music therapy in hospice. While I have not done anything quite like this, I have experienced many moments at Valley Hospice of a similar flavour. I hope you enjoy this moving story. Sarah Congratulations Terri Milton and Sarah Scott, 2024 International Innovation of the Year, awarded by Canadian Virtual Hospice, at the McGill International Palliative Care Conference. “Grief Library; sending resources of healing to rural Nova Scotians” To celebrate the launch of Valley Hospice Foundation’s “Grief Library”, which is a FREE books-by-mail loaning resource for all Nova Scotians, we will be sharing about how to access this Library and sharing a conversation with innovative master writer, Sheree Fitch to discuss her work, experiences with loss, and her new writings on this grief. Hosts will be interacting in the chat during the broadcast. Valley Hospice Music Stories Gwen: will you remember me?
2024 Innovators of the Year! Canadian Virtual Hospice
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Take a virtual tour of Valley Hospice: The Valley Hospice in Kentville, Nova Scotia. on Vimeo
Hospice is a philosophy of care that not only eases patient’s pain and symptoms but attends to their emotional and spiritual needs as well as those of their loved ones.
The Valley Hospice residence is operated by Nova Scotia Health. (NSH)
To reach the Valley Hospice residence directly please call: 902.678-6555 / Email: ValleyHospice@nshealth.ca
Please use the following links to NSH’s website to learn more:
Find out more about Valley Hospice here
Find out more about Palliative Care services here
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Plan a Fundraiser
The Valley Hospice Foundation relies on the generosity and kindness of individuals and organizations to raise funds for the Valley Hospice. In addition to the money raised third party events can raise the profile of the hospice and create new friends for the work of the Hospice.
Join our Circle of Care
What is the Circle of Care?
It is comprised of donors to the Valley Hospice Foundation who have made a commitment to a monthly donation of any size.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering to help with our fundraising events or assist us in other ways we would love to hear from you.