Hospice of the Bluegrass offers programs on a variety of topics. Unless otherwise noted, each event will be held at the Hospice of the Bluegrass office, 208 Steele St., Building 2, is free and open to the public. To attend the meeting or for additional information, call 223-1744, (800) 926-1302 or their personal e-mail.
>A Caregiver Support Meeting regularly meets on the second Monday each month, 4-5 p.m. in the Activities’ Room at Taylor Manor Nursing Home, 300 Berry Ave., Versailles.
At this meeting, caregivers will gain insight into the balance between caring for a loved one while adequately providing for their own needs. The program is free of charge and open to anyone.
>A monthly Grief Support Group in Woodford County meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The program is free of charge and open to the community. For more information e-mail pwilliams@hospicebg.org.
>A Caregiver Support Meeting is set for the second Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. at the Owen County Public Library Community Room.
>A Suicide Support Group designed for adults who are grieving the loss of a family member or friend to suicide will meet 5:30-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. For additional information, e-mail msimpson@hospicebg.org.
>A monthly Caregiver Support meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at the Franklin County Senior Activity Center
Free adult care is available for caregivers needing respite during the support meeting. Call at least one day in advance to make arrangements.
>A monthly Grief Support Group meets the third Monday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m.
>A Spouse Loss Support Group meets regularly on the third Monday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m.
The support group invites anyone coping with the death of a spouse or significant other to attend. Participants have the opportunity to talk about their loss and share their concerns in a supportive and confidential setting. For additional information, e-mail pwilliams@hospicebg.org.
>A Monthly Grief Support Group meets in Lawrenceburg on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m.
>A monthly Mother Loss Support Group for Women meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. This group is designed for any woman who has experienced the death of her mother. The objectives are to provide education, mutual support, methods to cope and manage the loss, and learn creative methods to remember and honor one’s mother.
>A monthly Caregiver Support Meeting is on the last Tuesday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Anderson County Senior Citizens Center, 160 Township Square, Lawrenceburg.