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Placing a loved one in hospice care is never an easy decision to make. At Ascend Hospice, we truly understand this challenging situation you and your loved ones are facing. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you manage this difficult time with dignity and love through attentive, individualized hospice services and holistic therapies.
We believe our most significant relationships begin with patients and loved ones, in which personalized care, peace of mind and total satisfaction guide every decision we make. At Ascend Hospice we deliver palliative care to our patients – attending to physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs – while also serving as a source of strength and support for the family. Through our personalized approach, we care for each person’s whole being, including mind, body and spirit. We aim to honor and respect each individual as they prepare for their final journey by providing an individualized plan of care.
Our Services
Whether we provide hospice services for one month or six, our team of professionals will provide you and your loved one holistic and personalized comprehensive care that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, based on patient-centered identified needs. Our expert clinical care is focused on pain and symptom management for maximum quality of life. We’ve created specialized programs for veterans and patients with end-stage cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia to address their specific needs. Our offering of alternative therapies includes aromatherapy, massage, pet therapy and Reiki to enhance the overall hospice experience. After a loved one has passed, we can help loved ones and family members honor their memory with the assistance of our bereavement care and services for up to 13 months.
Holistic therapies such as aromatherapy and Reiki to pet therapy and massage can enhance the overall hospice experience.
Specialized programming addresses the unique needs of specific patient populations such as veterans, patients with dementia or those with cardiac disease.
AscEnd of Life Doulas are highly trained individuals who can accompany patients through their final stages, offering non-medical holistic support and comfort.
Enabling pets to remain by an owner's side during hospice care can provide tremendous comfort in the final stage of life.
Ascend Hospice continues to support families following the loss of a loved one with our bereavement services.
Comprehensive Care Team
Ascend Hospice ensures that your care is a coordinated by a highly trained team of healthcare professionals and volunteers who work together to ensure that you receive compassionate and individualized, hospice and palliative care. Each team member plays an important role in your care.
Attending Physician
Certifies diagnosis and directs pain and symptom management
Medical Director
Certifies diagnosis and directs pain and symptom management
Social Worker
Counsels patient and family and arranges community referrals
Registered Nurse
Provides pain management, supports and educates patient and family
Hospice Aide
Provides personal care and comfort
Nutritional Counselor
Provides dietary recommendations and support as needed
Volunteers
Provide companionship, holistic therapies, non-medical support and respite
Chaplain
Assesses patient and family’s spiritual needs, provides bereavement support
Bereavement Counselor
Offers counseling and assistance up to 13 months after death