Hospice Care Plus

Hospice nurses are special. Follow our nurses as they make a home visit and work at our Compassionate Care Center. Listen as our medical and nursing leaders explain why #hospice nurses enjoy a level of respect and autonomy unparalleled in the medical field. Learn why this unique type of nursing is a gift that "lifts you up." We would like to thank Mrs. Virginia Maupin and her family for allowing us to share her hospice experience with you and for giving us the honor of being part of her care. #nursing #hospicecare #hospicelife #endoflifecare #nursesjobs

Grief hits especially tenderly at holiday time. Our grief support staff have suggested the following online support series. It’s free and open to anyone who could use extra grief support during the holiday season. We hope it brings you or someone you love comfort and peace this holiday season. https://lnkd.in/gEasTuEE #griefjourney #griefawareness #griefandloss #hospicecare #griefsupport 

A reminder that our weekly Grief Support Gathering meets this (and every) Friday. It is open to the community, but pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is available by calling Denise at 859-986-1500 or here: https://lnkd.in/gTA8kNU5 #compassionatecare #griefandlosssupportgroups #griefjourney #griefrecovery

It’s been requested that we share the poem written by chaplain Sally Iseral for our yearly Remembrance Tree Ceremony. She’s graciously agreed, and we couldn’t be happier to share this with you. The article below features poems from 2023 and 2024, as well as a few words from Sally about what these poems mean to her. We hope they bring you comfort and peace this holiday season. https://lnkd.in/gdThJCdD #GriefSupport #griefjourney #griefrecovery #griefduringtheholidays #hospicecareplus

Did you know our Grief Support Services are available to the community? Pre-registration is required. Register for our Weekly Grief Support Gathering here: https://lnkd.in/gTA8kNU5 Or, find out more about our Grief and Loss Support services here: https://lnkd.in/gPAb-_xz #compassionatecare #griefandlosssupportgroups #griefjourney #griefrecovery

Please join us as we wish Donna Tapley a fond, though reluctant, farewell as she begins her retirement. In her 27 years of service, Donna has seen and contributed to many hospice milestones, from the initiation of our Palliative Care and Grief Support Programs to the completion of our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The number of lives Donna has touched throughout her career is immeasurable. She believes family is one of the most important gifts bestowed upon us. She made all her colleagues and every patient and loved one feel like part of that family. Though we will miss her presence dearly, we know her seventeen wonderful grandchildren and three beautiful great-grandchildren will be overjoyed to have more of her time. Congratulations, Donna! Read more about how Donna’s love of hospice became a family affair here: https://lnkd.in/gUcpfjwr

Are you considering attending the Remembrance Tree Ceremony this Sunday, Dec. 8? Here are some frequently asked questions that may be helpful: WHEN AND WHERE IS THIS YEAR’S CEREMONY TAKING PLACE? This Sunday, December 8, at First Baptist Church (425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY). The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m., but we encourage you to arrive by 1:30 to pick up your ornaments and find a seat. WILL THE CEREMONY BE LIVE-STREAMED? No. This year’s event will be in person only. DO I NEED A RESERVATION TO ATTEND? No reservation is needed to attend the ceremony, but we encourage you to contact us by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, to reserve your memorial ornament. After this time, we encourage you to wait until the day of the ceremony to request an ornament. DID MY LOVED ONE HAVE TO BE CARED FOR BY HOSPICE CARE PLUS TO RESERVE AN ORNAMENT? No. Anyone who misses a loved one during the holidays is welcome to participate, regardless of whether your loved one was cared for by our hospice. WILL ORNAMENTS BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT ON SUNDAY? There will be a limited number of 2024 memorial ornaments available at the ceremony. The best way to ensure that you get one is by reserving yours before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. You may do so by calling us at 859-986-1500. We will also have ornaments from past years available for purchase. WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR THE OPTIONAL MEMORIAL SLIDESHOW? Thursday, Dec. 5, by 4:30 p.m. Please email your photo to [email protected] More details about the ceremony, the slideshow, and how to submit a photograph can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gEWQE3-b

May this Thanksgiving bring you peace, love, and a grateful heart. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hospice Care Plus.

Our grief and loss support team has suggested several online resources related to understanding and coping with grief and loss. We hope the article below from What's Your Grief brings warmth and comfort to those for whom Thanksgiving can be difficult or lonely: https://lnkd.in/gmkrjQtq Find more recommended resources here: https://lnkd.in/gaf_2VCt #griefjourney #griefawareness #griefandloss #hospicecare #griefsupport 

Our heartfelt thanks to EnerSys Richmond for taking the time each holiday season to deck the halls at our Compassionate Care Center. They create lovely Christmas trees and wreaths that make our main entrance warm and inviting. We can't thank them enough for bringing holiday spirit to the patients, families, visitors, staff, and volunteers at our inpatient facility.