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Print & Online Resources for Caregivers

Caregiving for a loved one can be profoundly rewarding, but anyone who has done this work knows that managing multiple responsibilities with limited time can be challenging. In today’s digital age, caregivers can access many websites, apps, and books designed to educate, offer resources, and simplify their caregiving duties. While each offers unique features, they…

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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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Advance Care Directive: Next Steps

Completing an advance care directive is a significant step in ensuring your healthcare wishes are honored if you cannot communicate them yourself. However, proactive steps are required to ensure your wishes are known and respected. Here are the essential next steps to take after completing your advance care directive. Share Your Documents Make sure that…

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HCP Receives Kentucky Colonels Grant

Hospice Care Plus was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to help fund the HVAC Replacement Project at our Compassionate Care Center. The Kentucky Colonel’s Good Works Grant program awarded $2.5 million in grants to support 325 Kentucky non-profits in 2024. Commanding General Gary Boschert says, “Every dollar you…

Events & Programs

Bowlers at a previous Lemetta Dause Memorial Tournament. This year's event is Sun., Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Galaxy Bowling in Richmond.

Lemetta Dause Bowling Tourney Feb. 5

Bowlers at a previous Lemetta Dause Memorial Tournament. This year's event is Feb. 5, 2 p.m., at Galaxy Bowling. The 6th annual Lemetta Dause Memorial Bowling Tournament is set for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Galaxy Bowling Center...
WWAG's Dangerous Dan will co-host Radio Day on Dec. 1.

WWAG Hospice Radio Day Dec. 1

WWAG's Dangerous Dan will co-host a special Hospice Radio Day on Dec. 1. For the second time in two years, Hospice Care Plus is partnering with WWAG-FM for a special Hospice Radio Day program on December 1 from noon until...
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Get Remembrance Tree Ornaments Now

Hospice Care Plus's annual Remembrance Tree ceremony is set for Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m., at a new location: EKU’s Center for the Arts. The event is a long-standing tradition for Hospice Care Plus and the community, bringing hundreds together for more than 20 years. The...
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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...