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
Donation is Inspired by Love Story
In January, Jamie Hull presented a check to Hospice Care Plus for $10,000 in memory of Dee and Frank Jezek, her parents. The story of how the donation came to be is ultimately a love story. “They would still hold hands when they walked,” says their daughter Jamie. “It was one of those old-fashioned love…
Center Update Nears Completion
In 2023, our Compassionate Care Center marked its 15th anniversary. After 15 years of providing care to thousands, the facility needed key updates to maintain it as a comforting, peaceful place for patients and families. Thanks to an anonymous donor who gave an unrestricted gift of $10,000, we were able to launch an update plan…
New Grief Support Group Offerings
Hospice Care Plus is offering several new support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The newest addition is a six-week Grief Support Series. The series uses focused topics for each session with opportunities for participants to share their experiences. The last session is dedicated to creating a shadowbox in memory of…
Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party May 3
Reservations are now open for the area’s longest-running Derby Eve party. Rockin’ Derby Eve will take place Friday, May 3, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Madison County Fair Grounds’ Richardson Hall. Reservations are open through May 1. Although the name has changed over the years – Bourbon, Boots & BBQ, the Gala on…