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

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2025 Remembrance Tree Ceremony: Dec. 7, 2025

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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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Register Now for the Summer Fun BBQ!

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To See Blake Shelton

June 6, 2016, was a magical day for Hospice Care Plus patient, Brenda Roberts. She was in the audience to see one of her favorite people, Blake Shelton, perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame CMA Theater in Nashville.

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To Give Back

Don Ray loved music. Specifically, he loved to collect it, sing it, and entertain with it. By the time he chose hospice care, he had thousands of CDs that made up an impressive collection for one of his favorite hobbies: karaoke.

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