I've had connection with Hospice of the Fisher Home as a consumer/family member and in collaboration as a community death doula. I know how genuinely our family was supported as my mother-in-law died. And I have had the relief of helping a family transfer a loved one from a skilled nursing facility where they were in agony to a safe niche at the the Fisher Home where they were able to die peacefully. I have seen the genuine relief that comes to a family caretaker overwhelmed by end of life care when Hospice of the Fisher Home comes on board and begins to organize care and reduce suffering. This organization plays a vital role in the fabric of life here.
As a board member, I am honored to serve on the board of such an important service offered in the local community.
I hear from and witness the caring and dedicated individuals whom work tirelessly to provide a loving home setting for people we serve.
I admire the focus on the whole person and their family, and the continuous support after a loss.
My admiration to all whom provide this compassionate service.
Although The Hospice of the Fisher Home also provides care to people in their homes, I have had the privilege of being chosen to be one of the in-house volunteers at the Fisher Home. It is a place for people to live comfortably and securely during a limited end-of-earth life-time. The entire Home is a lesson in love. Although each patient has a private room, they share the protection, warmth, and security of dedicated healthcare professionals and volunteers in a homey atmosphere with a comfortable living room, dining room, Gazebo, Gardens (tended by the Master Gardeners); and every room has own gardens and bird feeders just outside the window. At Fisher beauty remains important. Each patient gets individualized attention; we not only nourish the body, we try to cook favorite dishes, provide diversions like games, entertainment, being read to, and most important— conversation. With a maximum of 9 patients at the Home, individuals and their uniqueness are honored. And families and dear ones are also given loving support. I am so grateful to have been permitted to share the memories of so many wonderful people and to participate in the profound lessons I’ve learned from people preparing to let go of life.