Hosparus Health Stories

She was born in 1927. After achieving her GED, she earned her associate degree in 1981, while raising four children.…

When Myra’s father needed hospice care, she turned to Hosparus Health for support in his final days. James McGeorge was…

When Sandra’s mother Mildred was diagnosed with dementia, she took on the responsibility of the caregiver. Her days became centered…

One of Dewanda Pederson’s bucket-list dreams was to get a tattoo in memory of her late mom. When her Hosparus…

When Al Burke became the financial advisor for Hosparus Health’s retirement plan in the mid-1990s, it didn’t take long for…

Glenda Cave gives to Hosparus Health Central Kentucky (HCK) for one simple reason: We were there for her when she…

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Mary Vitale embodies the spirit of compassion and philanthropy. She grew up…

On the eve of the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death, we join our community to pause and reflect on the…

When Walter Clare’s wife of 26 years, Lisa, reached her final chapter, Hosparus Health was there to make the time…

Numerous studies continue to show that even though Americans are comfortable talking about their legacy, only half have an actual…

Many of us assume we’ll be able to communicate our wishes until the very end. But no one can predict…

When you’re ready to make the most of the time you have left, Hosparus Health is here for you and…

Heart month is celebrated every February, coinciding with Valentine’s day (which is pretty clever, kudos to Lyndon Johnson on that…

At Hosparus Health, we understand the discomfort that comes from navigating serious or chronic illness. If you’re living with advanced…

The concept of mindfulness may have originated in Buddhism, but it is not a religious practice. Today, you can find…

End-of-life care can come with many concerns and doubts, especially when you choose to stay home during that time. You…

We know that hospice is a word feared by many across the country. But hospice care is here to provide…

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

A common myth we often hear is that hospice care is expensive. In fact, it’s a model of care that’s…

It’s the season of giving, and there’s no gift more meaningful than time. That’s certainly true when it comes to…

During this time of heightened restrictions and social distancing, many people — especially the elderly or medically fragile — may…

Let me be clear – the title of this blog is click bait. By no means do I suggest anyone…

A little more than a month before the pandemic became widespread, a new way to provide care and comfort to…

Our patients take great comfort from blankets that are made by loving volunteers and donated to Hosparus Health. When a…

Hosparus Health volunteer Renee Finnegan made a career serving others fearlessly and compassionately. Today, she continues to take care of…

Andy Kiehl joined Hosparus Health volunteers in May 2019 after one of our resource nurses recruited him in a yoga…

“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…

Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…

For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…

This week’s blog is the final installment in a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s volunteer program at the Kentucky State…

This week’s blog is the second in a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s volunteer program at the Kentucky State Reformatory,…