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
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,…
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…
Journaling Through Grief: A New Grief Support Series
Hospice Care Plus is offering a new grief support series called Journaling Through Grief, starting Jan. 14 and ending June 24. The group will meet every second and fourth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Madison County Public Library in Berea. Enrollment is limited to 12 and is open to anyone in the community. Register…
News & Events
Volunteers: Our Healthcare Heroes! Join today.
Volunteers are needed now more than ever. Though they have always been our heroes, volunteers now are truly healthcare heroes. You can be part of our healthcare hero team in any number of ways. Whether you have an hour a month or two hours a week, there are many ways you can support patients and…
Caregiver Connection October Meeting
Caregiver Connection, a new resource for family caregivers, hosts a meeting on the first Monday of each month. The meetings are designed to give caregivers a chance to network and share tips, challenges, resources, and more. Caregiver Connection is hosted and sponsored by Hospice Care Plus. At this time, meetings are held virtually via Zoom.…
KHN Pain & Symptom Management In-services
The Kentucky Hospice Network (KHN) will host two virtual in-services on end-of-life symptom assessment and management with the nationally recognized pain and palliative care expert, Lynn McPherson, PharmD. Each in-service must be registered for separately. Nursing CEUs are in process for each. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9 AM – 11 AM EST. Pain Management in Hospice &…
Bid2Give Now through Oct. 26!
Now through October 26, you can make hospice, palliative, and bereavement care possible for our community, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The Bid2Give Online Charity Auction benefits our programs and features more than 120 items. From antiques, UK and EKU sports packages, and vacation getaways, the auction has something for everyone. Bid2Give…