Hospice of the Fisher Home Blog

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are often the caregivers who spend the most time with hospice patients. During Certified Nursing Assistant Week, we want to recognize the incredible work CNAs do every day to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients and families navigating the end-of-life journey. Whether care is provided in a patient's home, a long-term care facility, or a residential hospice setting like the Hospice of the Fisher Home, CNAs are an esse

One of the most frequently asked questions about hospice care is simple, but deeply important: Does choosing hospice mean giving up? It’s a concern we hear often from patients and families who are trying to make thoughtful, informed decisions during one of life’s most difficult times. The short answer is no. Hospice is not about giving up. It’s about focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Understanding the Purpose of Hospice Care When treatment stops working for y

If you have ever wondered whether volunteering in hospice is the right fit for you, then you’re probably already the kind of person who cares deeply for others, even at their hardest moments. In the simplest words, hospice volunteers bring comfort and humanity during one of life’s most tender seasons.

March is National Social Work Month , a time to recognize the people who hold so much of the emotional weight in healthcare while offering practical help. In hospice care , social workers are one of the many people who guide patients and their loved ones through one of life’s most difficult transitions. Hospice of the Fisher Home Social Worker Deborah Howard, LICSW (and her assistant Annabelle) At the Hospice of the Fisher Home , our social worker is an essential part of the