Caregivers

You are not alone.

Caregivers are people who help care for a loved one. If you are a family member of the loved one, you’re a family caregiver. Your loved one may live with you and rely on you as their primary caregiver, or they may be a relative who lives independently and needs help occasionally. In both cases, you’re part of their family caregiving team.

You don't have to go it alone. We offer programs that support and empower you as you do this extraordinary work.

Palliative Care Support is for those with a chronic, progressive illness who need an extra layer of support as they continue curative or aggressive treatment.

Home Hospice Care is for those with a serious illness who want to receive most of their healthcare at home and who are no longer undergoing curative or aggressive treatments. Home Hospice Care can be with you and your loved one for several months, providing in-home care and services to make the caregiving journey go more smoothly.

Our Compassionate Care Center is there for you when a break is needed before you can continue providing safe, thorough care at home or when a family crisis or situation requires respite care. A brief respite stay helps caregivers take care of themselves in those situations. The Center also helps when your loved one needs a brief inpatient stay to manage difficult symptoms.

Our Grief and Loss Support services help you cope with the sadness and grief you may feel as you care for your loved one. For those who have lost a loved one, our grief and loss care helps individuals cope with loss through one-on-one support, support groups, and special remembrance ceremonies.

Our hospice and palliative programs:

  • Make hospitalization less likely by providing specialized care at home
  • Support and empower caregivers
  • Increase quality of life through pain and symptom management and additional services
  • Assist family caregivers with medication management to increase safety and maximize symptom control
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative care programs help your loved one have a higher quality of life so they can do the things that are important to them. In Marlene's case, she hoped to play the carillon. Her Home Hospice care team worked with her and her family caregivers to make that possible.
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative care programs help your loved one have a higher quality of life so they can do the things that are important to them. In Marlene's case, she hoped to play the carillon. Her Home Hospice care team worked with her and her family caregivers to make that possible.

Families who choose hospice care have told us they most appreciate:

  • 24/7 nurse availability
  • Nursing assistants who help with light housekeeping and personal care
  • Nursing visits to manage pain & symptoms.
  • Majority of supplies, medical equipment, and medications covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and delivered to your home
  • Help accessing benefits and resources
  • Care that supports your faith traditions, beliefs, or spiritual practices

To learn more about our home care programs, contact us by email, call us at 859-986-1500, or submit the form below.

We provide care regardless of ability to pay and serve patients, families, and caregivers.

You can ask about care and services anytime.

If you or someone you love could benefit from hospice care, palliative support, or grief & loss support, contact us.

We can provide a free consultation or simply talk to you to learn more about your needs.

Call us at 859-986-1500, email us at hospice@hospicecp.org, or complete the web form. We respond to inquiries during business hours.

If you need to refer someone right away, please contact us anytime at 859-986-1500. We are open 24/7.

This journey can be filled with many twists and turns, but you aren't alone.  We’re here to guide you and your family through the process one step at a time.

We go above and beyond the basics of hospice care.

Although nearly all insurance programs fully cover hospice care, we go above and beyond to ensure care that truly promotes quality of life – as YOU define it. Whether it’s a flight around the county or a wedding, we partner with you to create special experiences that make this chapter of life meaningful and memorable.  

 

How We Help

Whether you are navigating a serious illness or caring for someone who is, you have a lot on your mind. We’re happy to answer any question you have, at any time. You don’t have to sign up for anything to start a conversation.

When is it time?
If you believe a loved one may benefit from hospice or palliative care, call as soon as possible. The earlier we are involved in care, the better the quality of life and care for both patient and family. Hospice provides an extra layer of support as you navigate a serious illness.

What program is right for me?
Whether hospice or palliative care is a better fit depends on many factors, including what your most pressing needs are, details regarding medical eligibility, and your family’s comfort level. Our job is to make that process as easy for you as possible by working with you, your loved one, and your healthcare providers to make the right choice.

What are my next steps?
We recommend contacting us to learn more about programs and options. You can do that here, by calling us at 859-986-1500, or via email to hospice@hospicecp.org. Once you’re ready, we can work with your loved one’s providers to review medical records and arrange for a home or facility visit from one of our nurses. The nurse will assess your loved one and answer your questions.