Neighborhood Programs

We can help

We are excited to offer educational classes and support groups all over our community. You’re invited to come hear our speakers at Valley neighborhood events and learn more about dementia and discover helpful resources. There is no cost, but registration is encouraged for each session. Please call (602) 767-8300 to learn more about attending a talk or about scheduling a talk for your community with one of our dementia educators.

Meet our Instructors

Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN is the Director of the Dementia Program at Hospice of the Valley. Dr. Maribeth Gallagher is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctoral degree in Nursing. Dr. Gallagher’s commitment to optimizing dementia care was initially inspired by her own experiences as a family caregiver, sharing the journey with her loved one with dementia from diagnosis to death.

Pastor Karen Stewart is our Dementia Outreach Educator at Hospice of the Valley. Karen teaches Dementia Moments: An interactive workshop that simulates the cognitive challenges faced by people living with dementia, designed to foster deeper understanding.