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.

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Print & Online Resources for Caregivers

Caregiving for a loved one can be profoundly rewarding, but anyone who has done this work knows that managing multiple responsibilities with limited time can be challenging. In today’s digital age, caregivers can access many websites, apps, and books designed to educate, offer resources, and simplify their caregiving duties. While each offers unique features, they…

Woman shopping at Kroger to Benefit Hospice Care Plus through Community Rewards program.

Kroger Community Rewards Makes Giving Easy

The Kroger Community Rewards program allows customers to use their Kroger Plus Card to earn money for their favorite nonprofit organization. All you have to do is register your Kroger Plus Card online at Kroger Community Rewards, search for Hospice Care Plus, and enroll. Then, every time you shop at Kroger and use your Plus Card, our…

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Advance Care Directive: Next Steps

Completing an advance care directive is a significant step in ensuring your healthcare wishes are honored if you cannot communicate them yourself. However, proactive steps are required to ensure your wishes are known and respected. Here are the essential next steps to take after completing your advance care directive. Share Your Documents Make sure that…

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HCP Receives Kentucky Colonels Grant

Hospice Care Plus was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to help fund the HVAC Replacement Project at our Compassionate Care Center. The Kentucky Colonel’s Good Works Grant program awarded $2.5 million in grants to support 325 Kentucky non-profits in 2024. Commanding General Gary Boschert says, “Every dollar you…