Hospice of the Fisher Home Blog

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. 

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.

Hospice care is a compassionate form of medical support designed to provide comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses

As families and individuals face difficult decisions about care, understanding what hospice entails is crucial.

As our parents age, they may face challenges physically, mentally, and emotionally that need our support and care.