Pennyroyal Hospice

04/09/2026

Feeling alone in your journey with your loved one? You have many resources to offer support and advice! Questions? Feel free to call our office!

04/09/2026

Have you made your reservations yet? This should an uplifting event for all ladies!

04/09/2026

They take fantastic care of their members!!!

Active Day of Hopkinsville is a Medical Adult Day Program that serves members in our community that have Chronic Health Conditions, Memory Care Deficiencies and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. We provide medical care and therapeutic activities. Give us a call today for your Free Trial Day at 270-886-3656 and see how we can assist you or a loved one!

04/08/2026

💭 "My Doctor Would Tell Me If It Was Time... Right❓"

Here's a question families ask us all the time:

"If Mom really needed hospice, wouldn't her doctor have brought it up by now?" 🤔

That’s totally a fair assumption.

After all, you’ve trusted this doctor for years. They've been the one to fix things. Doc assesses the situation, prescribes the fix, and even guides you through every health crisis.

But here's something most people don't know:

In all their years of medical school, many physicians receive *less than a single day of training* on end-of-life care.

We're not criticizing doctors — they're incredible at what they do, and we’ve worked with many local providers over the decades.

But they're trained to be *fixers*. To cure. To treat. To try one more thing. 💪

And when treatments stop working?

That conversation *can* feel like admitting defeat — like letting you down.😔

So that’s tough. So sometimes... it just doesn't happen.

Meanwhile, families can keep pushing through grueling treatment schedules, watching their loved one suffer through side effects, wondering if there's supposed to be a better way.

👉 ** Here's the truth: You don't need a doctor's permission to explore hospice.**

You can ask the question yourself. You can request an evaluation. You can advocate for comfort when aggressive treatment no longer makes sense.

Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop fighting the disease — and start fighting for *quality of life* 🏡 💙 🕊️

Sharing part of Myth #2 here today. 🔗 Get the full guide: PennyroyalHospice.com/MYTHS

04/06/2026

Just a reminder this event is limited in space....reserve your spot asap!!

Caregiving with a family member dealing with Dementia is emotionally draining, physically demanding, and exhausting. You are NOT alone is this journey. Please register and join Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyroyal Hospice on April 24th to learn more about dealing with Dementia. To reserve your spot, call Miranda White, miranda.white@ky.gov or call 270-886-9484. Space is limited so register soon!

04/03/2026

Is it easier to prevent pain or to relieve it?

When a loved one is approaching life’s final chapter, their comfort is so important. Pain and discomfort can really take away from those last moments together.

It’s common for families to feel unsure about how to help. But addressing physical comfort can make a big difference. Things like managing pain, easing breathing troubles, or even just keeping their skin moisturized can help a lot.

This article does a great job of spelling out a lot of details when it comes to ‘what to expect.’ The goal is to help our loved ones feel as comfortable as possible, so we can focus on what truly matters: being there for each other.

The Providing Physical Comfort section stood out to us — especially the part about PAIN relief — because we still (and have always) come across families who resist the idea of providing some medication to patients when they come onboard.

We get it. That can seem a bit foreign (and a little scary), however, the right meds often give both mom and her caregiver some much-needed respite.

They can help manage so many issues—pain, breathing difficulties, even itchy skin.
If you don’t have time to read the entire article (it’s quite a comprehensive read), skip down to the Providing Physical Comfort section for some valuable insights!

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/end-life/providing-care-and-comfort-end-life

Thanks and credit goes to the NIH (National Institute of Aging) for such a helpful resource.

03/27/2026

Thank you Christian County Health Department for putting together such valuable information and resources! It was a pleasure to participate!!

03/23/2026

Please join us for the 2026 Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sept 26 at the Justice Center! Call with any questions---Stacie Lee 615-493-8977, Cindy Hancock 270-839-2706 or any other committee member.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email The annual Alzheimer’s Walk in Hopkinsville is set for later this year, and organizers are encouraging the community to get involved early. Cindy Hancock with Pennyroyal Hospice says the goal

03/16/2026

Interested in learning more about getting involved in the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer's? Join us this Wednesday, March 18th, Noon at our office, 220 Burley Avenue!

03/11/2026

Caregiving with a family member dealing with Dementia is emotionally draining, physically demanding, and exhausting. You are NOT alone is this journey. Please register and join Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyroyal Hospice on April 24th to learn more about dealing with Dementia. To reserve your spot, call Miranda White, miranda.white@ky.gov or call 270-886-9484. Space is limited so register soon!

03/10/2026

Please join in celebrating these hard-working ladies! They definitely have the HEART to be the BEST social workers!! Kim Baggett, Mallory Massie & Donna Ewing---Ya'll ROCK!!

03/05/2026

Not all hospice organizations tick the same way. Here was a touching testimony about a similar—another non-profit hospice—to us.
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We came across this story. A daughter shares how her dad grew depressed and lost his appetite, while away from home. Once a plan came together to get her dad back to his familiar home, in‑home hospice brought back the comfort, connection, and peace.

This isn’t everyone’s experience with facilities (where dad goes downhill), but it’s also something we certainly come across. Dorothy and Toto were onto something: There really is *no place like home.* 🙂 🏠

“It’s a difficult time as a whole … and everyone [in hospice] took care of the entire family, not just my dad.”

Yes! That’s what hospice should look like (and btw, kudos to Nathan Adelson in NV for delivering such an experience): support for the patient, and for the family and friends who are loving and caring through it all.

Take a couple minutes and hear Kathy’s story. https://youtu.be/NzfV3vNTb-Y (