Valley of the Sun Homecare

12/26/2025

To our community partners, clients, caregivers and staff, and of course, all the families we’ve connected with over the years, Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄🎁

12/24/2025

❤️ Community Gratitude Post 💚

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Grand Canyon University, The Mahoney Group, and After.com for their generous donations to our raffle at our annual Caregiver Holiday Party!🎉 🎄

Your support helped us celebrate and honor the incredible caregivers who give so much of themselves every day. We are truly grateful for community partners who value and uplift those who care for others!

Thank you for being part of making this event so special! 🎁✨

12/24/2025

This holiday season, we had the privilege of celebrating our caregivers—the true foundation of our company. 🎄✨

With free hams and turkeys, exciting raffles, and plenty of gratitude to go around, our annual Caregiver Holiday Party was a small thank-you for the huge impact our caregivers make every day! 🙏👏

12/11/2025

🌟🌟We are nearing end of the year with our Caregiver of the Month winners! Congrats to Mary who has been with us since 2022! Deb, our HR Manager was able to present it! 🌟🌟

Mary exemplifies what it means to be a truly exceptional caregiver. Reliable, dependable, caring, compassionate, and endlessly patient. Her dedication shines through in everything she does, making her truly deserving of this recognition!

Mary is now eligible for the Caregiver of the Year award which includes an all expense paid trip to the winners choice between Disneyland, Grand Canyon, San Diego, or Sedona. 🤩

12/02/2025

☀️ SAVE THE DATE ☀️

Don’t forget to stop by and pick up your annual button at our Shine a Light on All Dementias event on February 28, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute!

As many of you know, the outdoor portion had to be rescheduled due to weather — but we’re thrilled to bring everyone back together for a beautiful day of connection, support, and awareness. 💜

Can’t wait to see you there and shine a little brighter together! ✨

11/28/2025

Congratulations to a long time trusted partner, Dana Kennedy, State Director with AARP Arizona. She was the recipient of the 2025 Shine A Light On All Dementias, Community Champion award! Our Executive Director, Suzette, was thrilled to be there to show the love! Thank you to Banner Alzheimer's Institute for shining a light on an amazing individual!🌟 💜

The award highlights a professional who goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide exceptional service to persons and caregivers living with dementia. This person shines a light by working tirelessly to ensure that relevant care, support, programs and resources are available to those who may benefit.

11/28/2025

11/19/2025

🎁💜 A Huge Thank You to Grand Canyon University! 💜🎁

We’re excited that gcu has generously donated a swag bag for our Caregiver Holiday Party! Their support helps us celebrate and honor some THE most compassionate hearts out there. OUR caregivers!

This year, we’re thrilled to be giving away dozens of hams and turkeys, plus offering amazing raffle prizes to show our gratitude for the incredible dedication of our caregiving team.

Thank you, Grand Canyon University, for helping make this event extra special! 💜🏜️

11/18/2025

🌟 Join Us to Shine a Light on All Dementias! 🌟
Saturday, November 22 | 3:30–6:00 PM
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute – Central Phoenix
✨ FREE Community Event ✨

We’re coming together to raise awareness, offer hope, and share vital resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementias — including caregivers, families, and professionals.

🕯️ What to Expect:
✔️ Refreshments & live entertainment
✔️Resource tables & community partners
✔️ Education & support for families
✔️ Caregiver connections
✔️ Award ceremony with guest keynote speaker
✔️ A positive, uplifting environment for all ages

Your presence helps shine a light on understanding, compassion, and the power of community.
Come stand with us as we work toward a future without dementia. 💜

11/10/2025

🌟 Caregiver of the Month Spotlight: Ivanka! 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate Ivanka, who joined us in late 2022 and has since become a shining star for many of our clients at Friendship Village! ⭐ From the moment she started, Ivanka made an incredible impact, earning the trust and admiration of her clients, their families, and our team.

Congratulations, Ivanka, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 As part of the Caregiver of the Month honor, Ivanka will receive a $100 bonus and an invite to our Caregiver of the Year banquet. At the event, we’ll celebrate Ivanka and all of our outstanding nominees, and the winner of Caregiver of the Year will enjoy an all-expenses-paid vacation to a destination of their choice. ✈️

11/07/2025

Have you RSVP’d for our annual Shine A Light On All Dementias event this month on the 22nd?

Some of the table partners got together yesterday to make sure we were ready with engaging activities, ensuring resources for attendees will be abundant, and also looking at refreshments! We hope to see you there! ☕️ 😋

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Valley of the Sun Homecare! 🧡

Halloween isn’t just for kids — it’s a wonderful time for seniors and caregivers to share laughter, creativity, and connection! Here are a few fun, safe, and senior-friendly ways to celebrate today:

👻 Pumpkin decorating — Paint or sticker pumpkins (no carving needed!)
🧁 Festive treats — Bake simple, soft Halloween cookies together
📺 Classic movie night — Enjoy a not-so-spooky favorite from the past
🎶 Music & memories — Play classic tunes and share favorite Halloween stories

Small moments like these bring joy and remind us that togetherness is the sweetest treat of all. 🍬

🧡 Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and heartwarming Halloween!
— Your friends at Valley of the Sun Homecare