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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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
Painting for a Purpose: Wine & Canvas
Grab a friend, spouse, or sister and get ready for a great night out at the Wine & Canvas fundraiser for Hospice Care Plus on Friday, May 15. The event, Painting for a Purpose: Wine & Canvas, is from 6:30pm – 9:30 pm at the new Armed Forces Reserve Center on 233 Battlefield Highway…
Gala on Derby Eve: Reservations Open
Your “place to be on Derby Eve” is back for its 12th year: The Gala on Derby Eve. The black-tie optional benefit gala brings together 200-plus guests in Richmond each year to celebrate Kentucky’s Derby tradition while raising funds for Hospice Care Plus. The 2015 Gala will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the…
You’re Invited: May Memorial Service
On Tuesday, May 19, Hospice Care Plus staff will join with families of hospice patients to remember and honor loved ones. The annual Hospice Care Plus May Memorial Service is at 6:00 p.m. on May 19 at Eastside Community Church in Richmond. A reception will follow, with refreshments provided by hospice volunteers. During the service,…
Hearts for Hospice in February!
Local businesses are helping the community show its appreciation for hospice by taking part in the annual Hearts for Hospice campaign. For the month of February, customers at participating businesses can donate one dollar or more to have their name, or the name of a loved one, displayed on a hospice heart inside the business.…