TRU Community Care

06/03/2026

Grief support can take many forms, and this is such a meaningful opportunity for adults who may benefit from a calm, supportive space to process loss in a different way.
TRU Community Care is grateful to partner with HeartLight Center to offer these Equine Grief Workshops this summer and fall. 💙
Register today for Saturday's workshop: https://www.trucare.org/adult-grief-support-groups/

Healing doesn’t always happen through words alone. 💙

Give yourself the gift of healing this summer with our Equine Grief Workshop for Adults, co‑sponsored with HeartLight Center.

These one‑day, outdoor workshops offer a supportive, grounded space to explore grief alongside gentle, non‑judgmental horses—no prior horse experience needed—and are available for just $100 per participant thanks to our partnership.

Summer–Fall 2026 dates fill quickly, so register soon to reserve your spot. https://www.trucare.org/adult-grief-support-groups/

06/02/2026

Hospice can feel like a difficult word to say out loud. For many families, it brings up fear, grief, or the worry that choosing hospice means giving up.

Hospice is not about giving up on a person. It is about surrounding them with the right care when comfort, dignity, and quality of life matter most. TRU Hospice provides expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, caregiver guidance, and compassionate care wherever you call home. When cure is no longer the goal, there is still so much care, comfort, meaning, and connection available.

If your family is wondering whether it may be time for hospice, you do not have to figure it out alone. Visit https://www.trucare.org/our-services/tru-hospice-services/ to start the conversation.

06/01/2026

There are so many meaningful ways to get involved with TRU Community Care this month.

June volunteer opportunities include supporting the Butterfly Release & Memorial, helping with TRU Thrift’s Vintage Sidewalk Sale, assisting with marketing and administrative projects, joining a summer crafting initiative for TRU’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and participating in volunteer support and community events throughout the month. There are also opportunities to support patient companionship, attend mindfulness and grief support gatherings, and connect with fellow volunteers making a difference across our community.

Whether you have a few hours to give, a creative skill to share, or simply want to become more connected to your community, there’s a place for you at TRU.

Read the latest Volunteer Connection Newsletter and explore current opportunities to get involved: https://bit.ly/43zMVUc

05/29/2026

Hospice care creates the conditions for comfort, stability, and meaningful time together. TRU Community Care manages pain and symptoms, provides equipment and medications, and coordinates care so families are not navigating complex systems on their own.

With those needs supported, families are able to focus on connection, presence, and daily moments that matter. This is what quality of life looks like when care is aligned with the needs of both patient and family.

Learn how hospice care can support comfort and quality of life: https://www.trucare.org/our-services/tru-hospice-services/

05/28/2026

It's graduation time and for anyone over 18 or soon-to-be flying from the nest, now is the time to make sure they have a designated decision maker if an accident happens, and they can't speak up for themselves.

Check out The Conversation Project's guide for Choosing a Proxy:https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ChooseAProxyGuide.pdf

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, TRU Community Care honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

May we carry their courage, dedication, and legacy forward with gratitude today and always.

05/22/2026

Not all hospice care looks the same. TRU Community Care offers an interdisciplinary model that brings together clinical care, emotional support, and community-based resources into one coordinated plan.

Our team includes nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to support each patient and family. We also offer grief support services and caregiver resources that extend beyond the immediate care experience. This is care designed to be responsive, consistent, and deeply rooted in the community.

Discover how TRU provides comprehensive hospice support. https://www.trucare.org/our-services/tru-hospice-services/

05/21/2026

The decision to seek care is one of the most important moments a family will face. Real experiences provide the insight and reassurance people need to move forward with confidence. By sharing your story with TRU Community Care, you help build a more informed, supported community for those navigating serious illness and loss. Over the past 50 years, this shared trust has been at the center of everything we do.

Leave a review and add your voice to the community: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tru-community-care-lafayette-4?osq=Hospice

05/15/2026

Starting hospice care earlier allows families to receive the full benefit of support. TRU Community Care helps manage symptoms proactively, coordinates care across providers, and builds a relationship with both the patient and family over time. This creates a more stable, comfortable experience and reduces last-minute decision making.

Hospice is designed to support quality of life, not just respond to urgent needs. Learn when hospice care may be the right next step and how to begin the conversation. https://www.trucare.org/our-services/tru-hospice-services/

05/13/2026

Managing a serious illness often means juggling appointments, symptoms, medications, and uncertainty. TRU Community Care’s palliative care team helps bring structure and support into that experience.

Our nurses, social workers, and care coordinators work together to manage symptoms, communicate with providers, and help families make informed decisions along the way. With a coordinated plan in place, daily care becomes more manageable and less overwhelming.

Explore how palliative care supports both patients and caregivers: https://www.trucare.org/our-services/palliative-care/