Hospice of the Fisher Home

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring!

If you haven't already checked it out, the Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home has an amazing window display done by volunteer Becca Love.

Our Director of Operations, Melissa, and her son made sure to stop by to celebrate the new season 🌸🌼🌷

03/19/2026

March is National Social Work Month! What do Social Workers in Hospice do? Read our latest blog post to find out ⬇

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 transiti...

03/17/2026

These babies grew up to be the most compassionate, loving, and driven team!

03/16/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a book reading and conversation with author, educator, and RN Maureen Groden.

For event details and to RSVP, click below:

Join Author & RN Maureen Groden for a reading and discussion of her new book "When a Loved One is Dying"

03/12/2026

Who's going to Margarita Madness this year? We are!

Come find us there on March 26th & enjoy an evening of live music, food, and delicious margaritas (including one made by us!). For more information about the event & to get tickets click below

Mix, mingle, and network at our largest signature event of the year, presented by Western Mass Heating, Cooling & Plumbing! Enjoy an evening of tasty margaritas and vote for your favorite. Local restaurants showcase their fare and there are dozens of great raffles prizes donated by our Amherst Area....

03/10/2026

You don’t have to grieve alone.

Join us this Thursday, March 12 — and every second Thursday of the month — at the Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home for our grief support group.

All forms of grief are welcome.

03/06/2026

March is National Social Work Month, which means it’s the perfect time to honor a very special member of our team (and her four-legged assistant, Annabelle 🐾).

Debbie has been part of the Hospice of the Fisher Home for nearly 10 years. The emotional, practical, and psychological support she provides to our patients and their families is integral to the care we offer.

We’re grateful for her compassion and the comfort she brings to so many. We’re so lucky to have her!

03/04/2026

Just two weeks until Maureen's book reading! Everyone is welcome -- RSVP using the link below & share it with a friend ❤️

Join Author & RN Maureen Groden for a reading and discussion of her new book "When a Loved One is Dying"

03/02/2026

We sat down with Dinah & Ariana to discuss what it’s like being a volunteer at the Hospice of the Fisher Home ❤️

Their insight is so inspiring & we are grateful for all they do!

02/26/2026

Join us for When a Loved One Is Dying: A Community Reading & Conversation 🤍

📅 March 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venture Way, 200 Venture Way, Hadley, MA

We’re honored to welcome Maureen Groden, who will read an excerpt from her book and lead a thoughtful discussion. With years of hospice experience, she brings deep insight, compassion, and wisdom to this important conversation about death and dying.

We’ll also have bagels, baked goods, coffee, and tea to enjoy.

For more information about the event, the book, and to RSVP, please visit the link below

Join Author & RN Maureen Groden for a reading and discussion of her new book "When a Loved One is Dying"

02/24/2026

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, an anonymous donor is matching gifts up to $20,000, which means we can raise $40,000 together.

What does $40,000 provide at Hospice of the Fisher Home?

At our home in North Amherst, it can fund nearly 80 full days of care for patients and families. Through our community program, it can support approximately 220 days of hospice care for those who wish to remain at home.

Your gift goes twice as far right now. Donate today and double your impact: fisherhome.org/donate

02/20/2026

Did you know the median length of stay for a hospice patient is just 17 days?

That’s incredibly short compared to the 6 months of care available to every hospice patient. It means many people are missing out on vital comfort, support, and meaningful time (and families are missing out on the help they deserve).

Learn why starting hospice care sooner can make such a powerful difference in our latest blog post:

Most families don’t realize hospice care can be far more than a last-minute support system used in the final weeks or days of a person’s life. In fact, waiting until then can shortchange patients and their loved ones from experiencing the full benefits of hospice services. Research shows that ea...