Stoneridge Hospice is proud to be a certified Level Two We Honor Veterans  Partner with Veterans Affairs and other veterans organizations. This  partnership demonstrates our commitment to providing quality care and  services to veterans and their families in our communities.

We  are honored to care for veterans with advanced illness, wherever they  live - in their family homes, assisted living residences, skilled  nursing facilities or hospitals.

To learn more about the We Honor Veterans program, please click here.

As  a We Honor Veteran (WHV) partner, Stoneridge Hospice is focused on  ensuring that excellent care at the end of life is available for our  nation’s veterans and that support is available for their families. We  use the WHV military checklist to access and provide individual  education to each veteran and family. This WHV tool allows us to  disseminate the current end-of-life needs as it relates to the veteran  and their family. 

The  following activities and events are examples of the many resources  Stoneridge Hospice provides to make a positive impact in the  veteran's end-of-life care:

• Veteran to Veteran Patient Visits
• Veteran Honoring ceremonies individual and group
• Veteran Presidential Certificate application assistance
• Community Veteran Events
• Veteran-Hospice Partnerships
• Veteran Resources - From Veterans Affairs

1. VA.gov
2. VA Application
3. VA Benefits Overview
4. Request your military service records (including DD214)
5. Replacing Military Medals
6. Family Member Benefits
7. VA burial and memorial benefits

Our  Veteran Volunteer Program pairs recruited Veteran Volunteers with  hospice patients who have been identified as veterans. Once paired with  hospice patients who also have military experience, Veteran Volunteers  have the unique ability to relate and connect with each patient, thereby  creating an environment where life reflection and healing may occur.

A  Veteran Pinning Ceremony is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the  military service and sacrifices made by the veteran and his/her family.  The ceremony, conducted by a Veteran Volunteer, honors and recognizes a  hospice patient’s service to our country and helps them and their loved  ones find closure and peace at the end of life.

Veteran  Volunteers are essential to the delivery of quality hospice care.  Veterans are a part of a distinct culture with their own common language  and experience. When Veterans interact, their common language and  experience can form a strong and meaningful bond. The camaraderie  created between veterans has proven to be supportive for all involved.

• Visiting patients to reminisce and share military experiences and other life stories
• Educating and assisting patients in receiving veteran benefits
• Participating in veteran pinning ceremonies and other recognition events
• Host Veteran Cafe with veterans
• Red, White and Blue blanket or quilt maker
• Assist veterans with Legacy stories

Call Stoneridge Hospice at 480-306-8655 to start your volunteer journey today.