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I've been in hospice administration for four years. Our patients live in a variety of settings---private homes, long term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc. We have smiles, tears, stresses, and any other emotions you can imagine. When you think you've seen it all, something new comes along. Our field staff is the best ever. They have varying degrees of experience and they always pull together to help each other and provide the best possible level of care to our patients and families. I am in awe of them every single day. They are truly angels here on earth. Our office staff recognizes their challenges and bends over backwards to provide them the support they need and deserve from us. It is sad when we lose a patient, whether they've been on service with us for a week or a year but we take comfort knowing we provided a dignified death with comfort and support. We continue that support to the family when the patient has passed. We forge relationships and strong bonds. Our philosophy isn't about death but about living whatever time you have left. If you truly think you would enjoy hospice, I urge you to give it a try. You'll know whether or not it is your calling professionally but even if it's not, it will touch you personally and change your life!