New Volunteer Training Feb. 10!
Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help provide care and support for individuals with a serious illness and their caregivers, either directly or indirectly. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Stefanie…
New Volunteer Training Sept. 30
Hospice Care Plus is hosting a training for new volunteers on Sat., Sept. 30, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for individuals who would like to help the non-profit organization provide care and support to individuals, caregivers and families. It’s open to adults and teens age 14 and up. Pre-registration is…
Nat’l Hospice Month-Know Your Options
The theme of National Hospice Month 2016 is Know Your Options. According to the Conversation Project, 80% of people say, if they had a serious illness, they would want to talk to their doctor about end-of-life care options. Only 7% actually have that conversation with their doctor. In honor of National Hospice Month 2016: Know…
To Celebrate My Birthday
John Shelton may have come to Hospice Care Plus with advanced heart disease, but, to us, his heart was perfect. He loved life. He loved his wife. He even loved his hospice care team. He also loved celebrating his birthday. “As soon as one birthday passed, he would start reminding you that he had another…
Hospice Radio Day Dec. 1
For the first time ever, Hospice Care Plus is partnering with WWAG-FM for a special Hospice Radio Day event on December 1 from noon until 4pm. The WWAG-Hospice Radio Day will feature several special guests, including families who have received hospice care and want to share their stories. The phones will be open during the entire…
Remembrance Tree Dec. 6
The annual Remembrance Tree ceremony is set for Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m., at Richmond Mall inside the former JC Penney’s. The event is a long-standing tradition for Hospice Care Plus and the community. The Remembrance Tree ceremony gives the community a chance to remember loved ones during the holiday season by placing a personalized…
“Evening of Music” in Beattyville Nov. 7
Beattyville Christian Church is hosting a special event—An Evening of Music—on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6pm, to raise funds for Hospice Care Plus. Featured music includes bluegrass, jazz, classical, country, gospel, folk and more. Local musicians will be highlighted. The organizers suggest a donation of at least $5.00 to attend. All proceeds benefit Hospice Care…
Sag Hollow Benefit Golf Tournament June 27
Volunteers in Lee and Owsley counties have once again organized a benefit golf tournament for Hospice Care Plus. The 2015 Sag Hollow Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, June 27 at the beautiful Sag Hollow Golf Course on 1205 Sag Hollow Road in Booneville. The cost is only $50 per player and includes 2 mulligans,…
To Learn to Drive
In this reflection from a current staff member and former volunteer at Hospice Care Plus, we learn that sometimes, even family members of hospice patients have important bucket-list items. I became acquainted with hospice as a volunteer while in college. My first assignment was with an older couple I’ll call Mr. and Mrs. C. I…
