Hospice of the Fisher Home Blog

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,

Being a hospice caregiver can be one of the most meaningful (and most challenging) experiences. It requires patience, compassion, and a willingness to walk beside someone through one of life’s hardest transitions.

When someone you love dies, it leaves a void that words can’t always fill. Even when you know their time is coming, it is still a shock to the system. But, finding ways to honor their life can provide comfort, connection, and a sense of ongoing presence even after they are gone. 

Learn how to manage caregiver overwhelm and stress during hospice care. Practical coping strategies for family caregivers to prevent burnout, find support, and care for yourself while caring for a loved one

Caring for someone in hospice is a deeply personal role. A role that is equal part compassion, advocacy, and logistics. While much of your focus is on your loved one’s comfort and dignity, there’s another side of caregiving that can feel overwhelming: managing financial and legal responsibilities.

When you commit time to volunteering in a hospice setting, you are making a meaningful impact in the final days of someone who needs you. It’s not always the easiest volunteer position, but it’s so powerful. 

When someone you love has Alzheimer’s, every stage of the disease brings its own difficulties. But when hospice care becomes part of the...

Hospice is about dignity, of course, but it’s also about navigating a lot of big feelings. And sometimes, those feelings are too heavy to carry alone.

Caring for a loved one in hospice is an act of profound compassion—but it also comes with emotional, physical, and logistical challenges that you may have never encountered before.

When a loved one is ready for hospice care, there are many choices they may have to make. One of which is: where will they spend their...

If you’re reading this, you probably are making a tough decision at the moment. Getting the news that your loved one needs hospice care ...

If you are not familiar with hospice, it can be difficult to know all of the jobs that are needed for excellent hospice care.

When your loved one is reaching the point of needing hospice care , you already have so many other things on your mind. It can be...

Hospice care often feels like a topic reserved for the final stages of life. But, it isn't.

If you’re looking for ways to serve your community, look no further than your local hospice.

Supporting a loved one in hospice care can be done in a way that emphasizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for everyone.

Grief can come at the most unexpected times. It can come during moments when we are “supposed” to be joyful, like the holidays . This...

When your loved one enters hospice care, asking the right questions can make a world of difference in ensuring their comfort and dignity.