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
To Show Other Kids You Understand
Have you ever tried to buy a sympathy card for a child or teenager who’s lost a loved one? It’s very hard to find something that fits.
Your Place to be on Derby Eve
Berea, Ky., 15 April 2014 It’s hard to believe, but Friday, May 2, will be the 11th time our community has gathered for our very own Derby Eve party. Reservations are now open for the Gala on Derby Eve and can be made by calling 859-986-1500 or emailing hospice@hospicecp.org. Tickets are $100 and reservations should…
May Memorial Service on May 20
Berea, Ky., 13 May 2014 On Tuesday, May 20, Hospice Care Plus 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 20 at Eastside Community Church in Richmond. A reception will follow, with refreshments provided by hospice…
New Hospice Volunteer Training Scheduled
Berea, Ky., 2 June 2014 We will host a training for new hospice volunteers on Saturday, June 21, from 9am to 4pm at our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Our volunteers do a variety of tasks to help support patients, families, and our non-profit organization. From sitting with a patient so a caregiver can have…