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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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…

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Grief and Loss During Holidays and Milestones

Holidays can be a uniquely difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

You may find that grief will surface over and over, or that milestone events or holidays pull you back into your grief, or you may be surprised that grief is missing on these special days. Our grief comes in many forms and doesn’t follow a calendar.

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Poems of Remembrance & Hope, by Chaplain Sally Iseral

I share these two poems from past memorial ceremonies in the hope that they offer comfort and hope during the holidays.  Remember, we at Hospice Care Plus are always here for you.

News & Events

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Reservations: Bourbon, Boots & BBQ

RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON LINE OR BY CALLING 859-986-1500. The Gala on Derby Eve is still a party, but it’s now a party by another name. Hospice Care Plus has announced that the Gala on Derby Eve is being refashioned for 2019 as the Bourbon, Boots and BBQ Derby Benefit. “We’re having a lot of fun organizing…

Country music's Walker Montgomery will be the special guest and live performer at this year's Gala on Derby Eve.

Gala on Derby Eve Special Guest!

The Gala on Derby Eve, Madison County’s longest-running Derby party, has announced that this year’s event will feature a special guest. Walker Montgomery, a rising star in country music, will attend the 2019 Gala in Richmond on May 3, 2019. The 16-year event raises funds for the non-profit Hospice Care Plus. “We are overjoyed that Mr. Montgomery…

Jelemia Sanders, a 20-plus year volunteer at Hospice Care Plus, answers phones at the Compassionate Care Center.

New Volunteer Training Feb. 2

Hospice Care Plus will host a training for new volunteers on Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for anyone with an interest in supporting non-profit care through a variety of patient care or administrative roles. The training is open to anyone age 14…

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Many Honored at Annual Dinner

At its Annual Dinner on November 13, Hospice Care Plus honored numerous staff, leaders, and community members with awards and recognition. Congratulations to the individuals and businesses who were honored, all of whom show great commitment to and support of the Hospice Care Plus mission. ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS Presented to businesses, churches, or civic groups…