Hospice Maui has been named the island's best in hospice care, good news for families on Maui looking for end-of-life support at home.

• The organization won top honors in local voting for hospice care on Maui.
• Families do not have to wait for a medical crisis to reach out.
• Doctors, families, and patients themselves can ask for a free evaluation or just talk things through.
• The pitch is care that respects each person's own beliefs, values, and dignity, delivered where they live.

Outlook: Recognition like this usually brings more referrals and more demand for at-home care services on the island.