Hospice Care Plus

09/12/2025

We're all set up and ready to meet you at this morning's "a Walk Through of Aging" community event, hosted by our friends at Arcadian Cove and Centerwell Home Health. Happening from 10-Noon today at the Madison County Public Library (Richmond Branch). Stop by and say hello.

We are so excited to bring this opportunity to Richmond! Please join us at the Madison County Public Library (Richmond branch) on Friday, September 12. You won't be disappointed!

09/10/2025

Volunteer Training Opportunity!
We’re hosting a one-day volunteer training on Saturday, October 18th, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Madison County Public Library in Richmond — and you’re invited!

At Hospice Care Plus, volunteers are literally the heart of what we do, providing a special kind of caring and compassion for our patients and their families in the communities of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties.
Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference.

During this day long training, participants will learn everything needed to get started and ask questions from hospice experts and learn all the ways you can get involved as a hospice volunteer, from patient support to administrative support and all things in between.

Training Day details:

Location: Madison County Public Library, room 138 on the main floor. (507 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475)

Date/Time: Saturday, October 18th | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Refreshments, lunch and materials will be provided.

Register today at: https://hospicecareplus.salsalabs.org/newvolunteertrainingoctober182025

Or call Mariah Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, at 859-986-1500, to ask questions and get registered.

Let’s do something great together.

Sign up for training for new hospice volunteers

09/09/2025

Shadow Box Memorial Workshop – Rockcastle County

We hope you can join us for this free workshop in Rockcastle County later this month. Together, we’ll create shadow boxes as a way to honor and remember our loved ones.

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Rockcastle Co. Extension Office located at 1050 W. Main Street in Mt. Vernon.

This workshop is a time of creativity, reflection, and connection with others who understand the journey of grief. Bring pictures, trinkets and any small mementos that remind you of your loved one(s) and we'll supply the frame and all crafting supplies to make your shadowbox.

Space is limited, so visit www.hospicecareplus.org to pre-register. You may also contact Denise McKinney, Grief & Loss Support Coordinator, at (859) 986-1500 or by email at grief@hospicecp.org.

09/08/2025

We're back with another "Myth Busting Monday".

One of the most common myths we hear is that choosing hospice means giving up hope. But the truth is: Hospice care is not about giving up. It is about shifting the focus from curing an illness to enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. At Hospice Care Plus, we help patients live each day as fully as possible by managing pain and symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and ensuring families have the guidance and resources they need.

Hope doesn’t disappear with hospice. It becomes hope for peace, comfort, time with loved ones, and meaningful moments of connection.

Hospice means living well, on your own terms, surrounded by support.
To learn more about our care and services, how to refer a loved one, or how to get involved as a donor or volunteer, please visit www.hospicecareplus.org or give us a call at 859-986-1500.

09/07/2025

40-Day “Draw the Circle” Challenge
September 7 – October 16, 2025

Inspired by the book Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson and her own experience with the 40-day challenge, Hospice Care Plus Chaplain Junann Johnson is now inviting you to participate in a 40-day Draw the Circle challenge. This can take many forms—prayer, meditation, journaling, or any other quiet practice that helps you pause and reflect.

Each day of the challenge offers an opportunity to focus and reflect on the mission of and the people we serve here at Hospice Care Plus.

“I believe that the next forty days have the potential to make a positive impact on our organization.” — Junann Johnson

If you’d like to participate in the challenge and follow along with Junann, she has prepared printed materials featuring concepts and passages from Batterson’s book geared specifically focusing on our work here at Hospice Care Plus. These are available to pick up at our Compassionate Care Center (350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY).

For more information, feel free to contact Junann by calling 859-986-1500.

09/06/2025

We're pleased to partner with Compassionate Friends, a peer-led group that provides grief support for parents who have experienced the loss of a child. We invite anyone who'd like to join them next Tuesday, September 9, at 6:00 PM for a special group session at our Compassionate Care Center (350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY).

As always, our support offerings are open to families, the community, and our dedicated staff. Please know you are welcome to attend and to reach out if you or someone you know could benefit from this support.

Learn more about Compassionate Friends here:

The Compassionate Friends non-profit organization exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

09/05/2025

Today is International Day of Charity, a global reminder of the power of giving. At Hospice Care Plus, every financial gift makes a meaningful impact. Your generosity helps us provide compassionate care to patients and families facing serious illness and loss.

As a nonprofit hospice, we rely on the support of our community to offer hospice services and grief support to all who need them, even those who may be underinsured. On this day of giving, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every donor who helps carry our mission forward. You make this care possible. Thank you!

To make a gift or learn more about how you can support our work, please visit hospicecareplus.org, click on the “Ways To Give” link, or call our Development team at 859-986-1500.

09/02/2025

Saddle up for a night of fun and a great cause.

We’re thrilled that the Jackson County Wagon and Saddle Club is once again hosting their Fall Horse Show to benefit Hospice Care Plus.

Here's the details you should know:
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 beginning at 5:00 PM
Where: Gray Hawk Park, Gray Hawk, KY
Admission: $5

This family-friendly event features an exciting lineup of classes, including pony and youth events, pleasure walking, racking, the crowd-favorite Egg and Spoon and Baby Bottle classes, and even a foot race at intermission. Whether you’re a rider or a spectator, it’s an evening full of tradition, entertainment, and community spirit.

We are deeply grateful to the Jackson County Wagon & Saddle Club for their continued generosity, which helps ensure that patients and families receive compassionate care and support, even those who may be underinsured.

Bring your family, cheer on the riders, and know that every ticket and entry fee makes a difference. We look forward to seeing you there.

Here's the flyer for our annual Hospice Care Plus Benefit Show. Sept 13th at Gray Hawk Park. We will also have a silent auction with all proceeds from the show and auction going to Hospice. If you would like to sponsor a class and/or make a donation please let us know.

09/01/2025

Our office is closed today, Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.

As always, you can reach us any time, day or night, at 859-986-1500.

We are honored to serve alongside sons, daughters, spouses, parents, and close relatives who work hard every day to provide quality of life to their loved ones.

Sending a special thank you to all our staff who continue to support patients and families during the holiday. Thank you for all you do!

08/30/2025

Today is National Grief Awareness Day.

It’s a time to acknowledge that grief looks different for everyone and that healing doesn’t follow a schedule.

At Hospice Care Plus, we know that the journey can feel lonely. We are grateful to walk alongside those experiencing loss, and surround them with support and compassion. One of the people who makes that possible is our Grief & Loss Support Coordinator, Denise McKinney.

In her role, Denise offers comfort, support, and a safe space for families and individuals to navigate the many emotions that come with grief. Whether it’s through one-on-one support, group gatherings, workshops or simply being present, Denise reminds us all that no one has to walk their journey alone.

If you or someone you love is dealing with loss, we’re here. On this day and every day.

To learn more about all our services, or to contact Denise about joining a grief support gathering, please visit hospicecareplus.org or call 859-986-1500.