For Gordon Vogel, Hosparus Health’s Heart Connection® program has allowed him to continue living his life to the fullest, on…
Moments in time.
Hosparus Health Stories
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Living Life to the Fullest With the Heart Connection Program
- Patients and Families
- Stories
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Pet Provides Meaningful Moments During Hospice Care
- Meaningful Moments
- Stories
When John Schneider was receiving hospice services from Hosparus Health, Buffy, the family dog, was there by his side. Buffy…
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Couple Says, “I Do,” Surrounded by Family and Hosparus Health Team
- Meaningful Moments
- Patients and Families
- Stories
By Kenya M. Whitfield, BA, MSM Outreach Manager of Physician Relations A Night Like No Other I had the blessing…
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Celebrating Life’s Meaningful Moments
- Patients and Families
- Stories
A Birthday Surprise Raphael Morris was grinning from ear to ear after just having blown out the candles and making…
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Son Shares Family’s Story to Encourage Others to Seek Hosparus Support
- Hospice
- Patients and Families
- Stories
Lonnie Davis is on a mission to spread the word about hospice care and the positive impact Hosparus Health Green…
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Hosparus Health team nurse Regina Taylor knows just the trick to get dementia patient Dave Sommers to engage—she asks him…
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As a Certified Public Accountant, Roger Harbeson knew a thing or two about personal wealth. But if you had asked…
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Verna Ungvarsky: More moments, including some truly amazing ones.
- Hospice
- Patients and Families
- Stories
She was born in 1927. After achieving her GED, she earned her associate degree in 1981, while raising four children.…
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Focusing on Comfort
- Patients and Families
- Stories
- Veteran
When Myra’s father needed hospice care, she turned to Hosparus Health for support in his final days. James McGeorge was…
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Hosparus a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ to Daughter Caring for Mother with Dementia
- Hospice
- Patients and Families
- Stories
When Sandra’s mother Mildred was diagnosed with dementia, she took on the responsibility of the caregiver. Her days became centered…
Videos
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Veterans Memorial Dedication-WHAS 11 News
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The Hosparus Health Thrift Shoppe Family
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Knop Family Celebrates Wedding at Hosparus Health Inpatient Unit
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Hosparus Health: A Veteran’s tribute
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Hosparus Health-Celebrating 40 Years
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Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center Virtual Tour
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Hosparus Health Heart Connection Program on Great Day Live
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Hair Care Volunteer Helps Hospice Patient with A Day at the Races
Blog Articles
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When is it Time for Hospice Care?
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- Hospice
- Patients and Families
We know that hospice is a word feared by many across the country. But hospice care is here to provide…
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The End of Life During the Holidays
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- Palliative Care
At a time when everyone else is cheerful and focusing on buying the perfect gift, some are concerned with their…
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Numerous studies continue to show that even though Americans are comfortable talking about their legacy, only half have an actual…
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Planning Ahead: Wills, POAs, and Other Legal Terms
- Article
- Patients and Families
Many of us assume we’ll be able to communicate our wishes until the very end. But no one can predict…
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What to Expect: Your First Visit from Hosparus Health
- Article
- Patients and Families
When you’re ready to make the most of the time you have left, Hosparus Health is here for you and…
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Help Your Heart with a Little Knowledge
- Article
- Patients and Families
Heart month is celebrated every February, coinciding with Valentine’s day (which is pretty clever, kudos to Lyndon Johnson on that…
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Cardiac Diet Tips for Heart Patients
- Article
- Patients and Families
At Hosparus Health, we understand the discomfort that comes from navigating serious or chronic illness. If you’re living with advanced…
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Use Mindfulness Meditation to Cut Through the Chaos
- Article
- Grief Counseling
The concept of mindfulness may have originated in Buddhism, but it is not a religious practice. Today, you can find…
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Benefits of Staying Home at the End of Life
- Article
- Hospice
- Patients and Families
End-of-life care can come with many concerns and doubts, especially when you choose to stay home during that time. You…
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Where Can I Donate Medical Equipment and Supplies?
- Article
- Donors
- Patients and Families
If you or someone you know has leftover medical equipment and supplies at home, but you aren’t sure what to…
Volunteer stories
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023 CONTACTS: Dyan Duncan Executive Director Marketing & Communication 502.814.5439 dduncan@hosparus.org Vonya Gresham Volunteer Manager…
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Hospice Volunteer Supports Mission Through Classic Cars and Crocheting
- Volunteer
People often wonder what volunteering for Hosparus Health looks like. The truth is, Hosparus volunteer experiences don’t look the same.…
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During this Season of Giving, Consider Becoming a Hosparus Health Volunteer
- Volunteer
It’s the season of giving, and there’s no gift more meaningful than time. That’s certainly true when it comes to…
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During this time of heightened restrictions and social distancing, many people — especially the elderly or medically fragile — may…
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Let me be clear – the title of this blog is click bait. By no means do I suggest anyone…
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A little more than a month before the pandemic became widespread, a new way to provide care and comfort to…
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Continue to Craft By Making Care Blankets
- Volunteer
Our patients take great comfort from blankets that are made by loving volunteers and donated to Hosparus Health. When a…
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Hosparus Health volunteer Renee Finnegan made a career serving others fearlessly and compassionately. Today, she continues to take care of…
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Volunteer and Patient Recreate a 45 Year Old Shop Project
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Andy Kiehl joined Hosparus Health volunteers in May 2019 after one of our resource nurses recruited him in a yoga…
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“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…
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Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…
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For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…
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Camp Evergreen Helps Families Move Forward
- Grief Counseling
- Photos
*This was originally published in September 2019. Facing grief is an act of courage and creativity: courage to grapple with… -
Annual Party Makes the Holidays Special for Seriously Ill Kids and their Families
- Donors
- Kourageous Kids
- News
- Photos
With the help of generous donors, Hosparus Health once again made the holidays a little brighter for our Kourageous Kids and… -
Hosparus Health Celebrates Hospice Advocates at 14th Annual Candle Glow Gala
- Donors
- Fundraising Events
- News
- Photos
It was another amazing celebration of compassionate care at Hosparus Health 14th annual Candle Glow Gala in November! Nearly 650…