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.
Reflections on Songwriting and Grief on Cape Breton Island
Blog posted by Sarah McInnis, Music Therapist at Valley Hospice
As we continue to explore new ways to support our clients through grief, let’s remember the old ways, too. Cape Breton’s musical traditions remind us that grief is not just something to endure, but something that can be transformed—one note, one word, one song at a time.
From Loss to Lament
Read Annual Report
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Annual Report
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.