Hospice of the Fisher Home Blog

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

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 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.

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.