News & Announcements

National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16. Hospice Care Plus is honoring the day by offering free resources to help individuals make and document their healthcare decisions for every stage of life. 

Advance care planning is the process of thinking through the care you want—and do not want—if a medical crisis strikes and you […]

April 16th, 2024|News & Announcements, Promo|

Donation is Inspired by Love Story

In January, Jamie Hull presented a check to Hospice Care Plus for $10,000 in memory of Dee and Frank Jezek, her parents.

The story of how the donation came to be is ultimately a love story.

“They would still hold hands when they walked,” says their daughter Jamie. “It was one of those old-fashioned love stories. […]

March 15th, 2024|News & Announcements, Promo|

Center Update Nears Completion

In 2023, our Compassionate Care Center marked its 15th anniversary. After 15 years of providing care to thousands, the facility needed key updates to

maintain it as a comforting, peaceful place for patients and families.

Thanks to an anonymous donor who gave an unrestricted gift of $10,000, we were able to launch an update plan and […]

March 15th, 2024|News & Announcements, Promo|

New Grief Support Group Offerings

Hospice Care Plus is offering several new support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The newest addition is a six-week Grief Support Series.

The series uses focused topics for each session with opportunities for participants to share their experiences. The last session is dedicated to creating a shadowbox in memory of […]

March 12th, 2024|Events, News & Announcements, Promo|

Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party May 3

Reservations are now open for the area’s longest-running Derby Eve party.

Rockin’ Derby Eve will take place Friday, May 3, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Madison County Fair Grounds’ Richardson Hall. Reservations are open through April 26.

Although the name has changed over the years – Bourbon, Boots & BBQ, the Gala on Derby […]

March 12th, 2024|Events, News & Announcements, Promo|

Positive Payload Program awards $250.00

American Trucks has awarded Hospice Care Plus $250.00 through its Positive Payload Program.

These unrestricted grants are awarded to non-profits who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their community and who rely on the use of specified pickup trucks to help serve their mission.

Organizations are selected from applications on an ongoing basis, and […]

February 5th, 2024|News & Announcements|

Give a Heart for Hospice in Feb.

During the month of February, the community is invited to give a heart for Hospice.

All month long, this fundraiser gives you the opportunity to show your support by donating for a heart for Hospice online or at participating banks. It takes a lot of heart to provide care for all, regardless of insurance status […]

January 25th, 2024|Events, News & Announcements|

Volunteer Training March 2

In-Person Volunteer Training March 2

Hospice Care Plus is hosting an in-person training for new volunteers on Saturday, March 2, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Madison County Public Library in Richmond. Register today to secure your spot!

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Mariah Smith, volunteer coordinator, says the in-person, group training has a special quality […]

January 9th, 2024|Events, News & Announcements|

Grief During the Holiday Season

Tips, Tricks, and True Stories

The holiday season can be a uniquely difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

A 2021 survey of 2,000* U.S. adults indicated that 36 percent of respondents didn’t want to celebrate the holidays because of feelings of grief or loss. The reasons vary widely from person to person and […]

December 16th, 2023|News & Announcements|

Remembrance Tree Ceremony 2023

QUICK FACTS:

When: Sunday, December 3, 2 PM

Where: EKU Perkins Building, 4436 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

Why: Whether your loss was recent or not, the holidays are a time when those we’ve lost are especially missed.

Who: All are welcome to participate, regardless of whether we cared for your loved one.

What does the ceremony involve? The […]

November 1st, 2023|Events, News & Announcements|