Hospice of the Fisher Home Blog

Hospice operates by teamwork. This is absolutely essential. Unlike many hospital settings where different medical professionals may be isolated from each other, at the Hospice of the Fisher Home , the clinical staff stays in touch with the administrative staff, and the whole team meets regularly to exchange information and impressions. Every patient and their family and friends are considered. Everyone on the staff has input.  Gracie, Ashlee, and Melissa at the Garden Party  

The word “hospice” brings forward ideas about comfort, dignity, pain relief, and emotional support at the end of life. What doesn’t necessarily come to mind is the mountain of paperwork that often arrives at the same time as grief, fear, and exhaustion. Hospice is meant to simplify life not complicate it. But behind the scenes, there’s a complex clerical system families must navigate of insurance forms, eligibility requirements, advance directives, care coordination, and lega

Most families don’t think seriously about hospice until they’re already exhausted, overwhelmed, or in crisis. We’ve worked and listened to hundreds of caregivers in our near 20 years as a hospice. Comparing their experiences with national data and peer-reviewed research, a clear theme emerged, most people wish they had called sooner. 

When someone you love is seriously ill, the journey can feel like a maze of appointments, decisions, and uncertainty. But hospice care reminds us that even in the hardest moments, there’s room for dignity and connection. Image by freepik This November, during National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, Hospice of the Fisher Home is embracing the national theme: “We See the Whole You.” It’s a powerful reminder that care isn’t just about symptom management. It’s about stories,