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Hosparus Health Stories

  • Beth spent years helping families understand hospice. Then her own mother needed the same comfort, guidance and care.  Beth knew…

    • Celebrating 80 Years of Tradition: How Hosparus Health Helped ‘Derby Bob’ Weihe Experience His Final Unforgettable Kentucky Derby

    • Hospice
    • Patients and Families
    • Stories

    In the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, Bob Weihe’s family tried not to say it out loud: that this…

    • Nancy & Don’s Story: Grief and Moving Forward

  • For the women holding it all together—until it’s too much.  If you’re part of the “sandwich generation,” you know the feeling: you’re…

  • In January 2024, Nancy and Don each returned home to a house that felt suddenly unfamiliar.  Don had just lost his wife,…

    • Tommy King’s Story

  • When longtime Hosparus Health patient Samuel Canary needed help relocating, his care team didn’t hesitate to lend a hand. On…

    • Running with the Angels: Remembering Tommy King’s Life and Legacy 

    • Donors
    • Hospice
    • Stories

    For 34 years, Thomas David “Tommy” King lived with cerebral palsy and faced more medical challenges than most endure in…

    • Honoring the Legacy of Dr. George Webb

    • News
    • Stories

    Hosparus Health is saddened to share the passing of Dr. George Webb, a distinguished physician, volunteer, and a pioneer in…

    • Where Love and Care Come Together

    • Stories

    Donna’s Story at Hosparus Health’s Inpatient Unit As her father’s health declined, Donna Allen knew he needed more than medicine.…

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Blog Articles

  • Many families say they wish they had learned about hospice sooner. One of the most common challenges families face is…

  • Choosing end-of-life care is one of the most emotional and challenging experiences a family can face. Among the most difficult…

  • A reflection many family caregivers share Most people do not plan to become caregivers. It happens gradually or all at…

    • Caregiver Organization: What to Have in Place When Supporting Someone With a Serious Illness

    • Article
    • Caregiver Resources

    A practical guide for family caregivers Caring for someone with a serious illness often begins quietly. A diagnosis. A hospital…

  • A guide for individuals and families navigating serious illness Receiving a serious diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Many people describe the…

    • Louisville, Meet Your New Thrift Spot

    • Article
    • Donors

    Hosparus Health is opening a new shopping location at Outer Loop Plaza that offers affordable secondhand items, with new stock arriving…

    • Meet Becky Tooker, President of Hosparus Health

    • Article

    A hospice leader shaped by clinical experience and a passion for supporting patients, families and care teams. Hosparus Health is…

  • How Hosparus Health’s Heart Connection℠ program supports patients and caregivers Heart disease can change daily life in ways families don’t…

    • Symptoms of Advanced Lung Disease and Where to Find Care

    • Article
    • Hospice

    Advanced lung disease often brings a heavy symptom burden that can make everyday life challenging. If you’ve been diagnosed and…

  • If you or someone you know has leftover medical equipment and supplies at home, but you aren’t sure what to…

Volunteer stories

    • Dare to Care Volunteer Opportunity at Hosparus Health: Help Patients and Families Thrive 

    • News
    • Volunteer

    At Hosparus Health, we believe in providing comprehensive care that supports not only our patients but also their families and…

  • “Sharing wisdom, personal experience, and compassion has brought me a wealth of joy.” — Jim Pilbean The holidays can be…

    • 100 Years of Serving Patients and Families in Central Kentucky

    • Stories
    • Volunteer

    “Your greatness is not what you have. It’s what you give.” Our volunteers are the heart and soul of  Hosparus…

    • Hospice Volunteer Supports Mission Through Classic Cars and Crocheting

    • Volunteer

    People often wonder what volunteering for Hosparus Health looks like. The truth is, each volunteer’s experience is as unique as…

  • This memory box activity is adapted from the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center’s Family Grief Relief Workshop. If you are…
  • If we consider ourselves a compassionate person, most likely we are thinking about the compassion that we have for other…
  • Do men and women grieve differently? It’s a question that arises from time to time. The answer seems to be…
  • In January 2024, Nancy and Don each returned home to a house that felt suddenly unfamiliar.  Don had just lost his wife,…
    • Facing Loneliness and Grief: How Our Grief Counseling Services Can Help

    • Article
    • Grief Counseling
    Loneliness and grief can feel especially heavy in the colder months. According to The Cigna Group’s 2023 Loneliness Index, more than half…
  • Human beings are a resilient lot. Throughout our histories, shared and individual, we see time and again how we can…
    • Honoring Grief and Healing: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

    • Grief Counseling
    Each October, we pause to recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor the lives of babies…
  • Our hopes change and grow with us as we experience life-changing circumstances. Hopes for specific presents at birthdays and holidays…
  • Why does everyone keep telling you to “take a walk?” “Get outside.” “Go enjoy the beautiful weather.” They want you…
    • Hosparus Health Celebrates 30 Years of Healing at Camp Evergreen

    • Grief Counseling
    • News
    New location, same mission: Supporting families through grief in a safe, nurturing setting   (LOUISVILLE, KY) —  For three decades,…
    • What to Expect: Grief Counseling Groups

  • How one woman cared for her family with strength, love, and support from Hosparus Health Tippi McTyeire spent her life…