Resources

Further resources on hospice care, palliative care, grief, and end-of-life care can be found on these websites:

A resource for both patients and caregivers to make informed decisions about all aspects of navigating a serious illness.
caringinfo.org

The Conversation Project is a free resource to help people share their wishes for care. It has guides and workbooks to help you decide what your care wishes are, how to ensure they are honored, and how to talk to your healthcare provider, friends, and family about your wishes.
theconversationproject.org

This free resource does a great job explaining what palliative care is, how it’s different from hospice care, and how you might benefit from it.
getpalliativecare.org

Whether you are grieving, or supporting someone who is, Whats Your Grief provides free educational resources, informative blog articles, and ways to connect with others.
whatsyourgrief.com

Recently Shared Resources

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To Celebrate 100 Years of Life

To reach 100 years is a major achievement, a milestone to honor. For the family of Rowland Moore, the milestone was bittersweet.

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To Have Mom at My Wedding

We met Nancy through her mother who was in our care at the Compassionate Care Center. During a conversation with Nancy, one of our nurses, Teresa Dickson, learned that she felt sad that her mother wouldn’t be with her for her wedding in June.

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To See a Movie in the Theater

Elizabeth, 27 years old, felt a strong connection with Joey Feek and very much wanted to see the movie, “To Joey, with Love.” But our medical team was concerned that Elizabeth might not be with us by October 6, when the movie was to be shown for the last time.

News & Events

Hospice Volunteers

New Volunteer Training Saturday May 17

Hospice Care Plus is hosting an in-person training for new volunteers on Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Madison County Public Library in Richmond. Register today to secure your spot! Lunch will be provided, as well as refreshments and plenty of breaks throughout the day. Mariah Smith, volunteer coordinator, says the in-person,…

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Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Friday May 2

Reservations are now open for the Derby Eve Benefit Party: Rockin’ Derby Eve! This adult only event is the longest running derby eve tradition in Madison County, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Rockin’ Derby Eve will take place on Friday, May 2, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Richardson…

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Gift A Day Of Care in 2025

Every Day Is a Gift at Hospice Care Plus. We have spent 43 years fulfilling our mission of providing compassionate care that helps make each day matter. Today, we invite you to be part of this mission by giving to our Gift A Day of Care: The $225 in 2025 giving campaign. “At Hospice Care…

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Journaling Through Grief Series Hosted in Irvine

Hospice Care Plus is offering a new grief support series called Journaling Through Grief, starting Aug. 7 and ending Oct. 23. The group will meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. from Aug. 7 through Oct. 23 at the Estill County Public Library in Irvine. Enrollment is limited to 12 and is open to anyone in…