peace with the hospice process. After that successful effort, Marisa and Tikisha “went at hospice full time.” ‘HOSPICE FAMILIES ARE VERY CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS AS WE HELP COMFORT AND EDUCATE THEM CONCERNING THE GRIEVING PROCESS. THIS IS A VERY DELICATE TIME FOR ALL INVOLVED.’ ~ Marisa Frazier Hospice care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their families faced with a life-limiting illness. The primary goals of hospice care are to provide comfort; relieve physical, emotional and spiritual suffering; and promote the dignity of terminally ill persons. Hospice care neither prolongs nor hastens the dying process. Hospice services provided by A Hug Away include, but are not limited to: • Spiritual counseling; • Medical social worker assistance; • Skilled nursing assistance; • Dietician services; • Family bereavement counseling; • Physical, speech and occupational therapy services; • Frequent medical status updates; • Psychological consulting; and • Explaining medical conditions (for family and patient).
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“We always encourage volunteers to help with our hospice program,” said Marisa. “Interested parties can contact us at 832-437-1983 for training and assignments.” Another major offering by A Hug Away is its respite service that is available hourly, daily or weekly. “Even though many families take great joy in providing care to their loved ones so that they can remain at home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregivers can be overwhelming without the right support,” said Marisa. “Our respite service offers you the much-needed temporary break from the often-exhausting challenges faced by the family caregiver.” Respite services include, but are not limited to: doctor visits with an assistant; supervised maintenance; nutritional services; sitter companion services; “planned” emergency care; medication reminders and reading assistance. A Hug Away offers respite care for both hospice and sitter services to allow the family a time to rest. In addition, A Hug Away offers a wide array of medical equipment to assist in the care of a loved one, including wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen, walkers and shower benches. For more information, visit www.ahugaway.com. “WE ARE ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF HEALING AND RETURNING YOU TO THE LIFESTYLE YOU ENJOY AND LOVE” ~Marisa Frazier