Recent News and Announcements

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New Grief Support Series Hosted In Berea

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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Compassionate Care Center Updates Completed

In early 2023, Hospice Care Plus received an unexpected $10,000 gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. This generous gift is fondly referred to by staff as the “Couches, Coffee, or Cough Drops” donation because the donor’s only request was that the funds be used to meet the most pressing needs of the…

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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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Donna Tapley Retires After 27 Years

On Nov. 26, Donna Tapley retired from Hospice Care Plus after 27 years of service. Only one other employee has served longer. She’s contributed to many milestones, and the bonds she’s formed with coworkers, patients, and family members will never be forgotten.  

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Online Support for Grief and Loss

We hope these online resources offer insight and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as those who wish to support them. They include suggestions from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, our grief and loss support staff, and organizations dedicated to grief support. What’s Your Grief…

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2024 Remembrance Tree Ceremony

For decades, the Remembrance Tree Ceremony has been a chance for the community to remember loved ones during the holiday season. Anyone who misses a loved one during the holidays is welcome to participate.

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HCP Launches New Website

Hospice Care Plus has launched a re-design of the hospicecareplus.org website. The new design provides visitors with a more informative and user-friendly experience and easy access to the support, resources, and education needed to make informed health and caregiving decisions when faced with serious illness. The site was specifically designed for family caregivers looking for…

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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Urgent Need: Help for Patient Comfort

Can you help meet an urgent need for comfort? If you have ever visited our Compassionate Care Center, you know it offers a comfortable, peaceful environment for patients and families at a challenging time. Our Center gives comfort in many ways: 24-hour pain and symptom management, pet therapy, no visitor restrictions, large rooms that allow…

Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.

Our Service Area:

Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.

Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.

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New Volunteer Training Feb. 2

Jelemia Sanders, a 20-plus year volunteer at Hospice Care Plus, answers phones at the Compassionate Care...