When you leave a hospital, it can be emotional. It is the end of a portion of your life and a new chapter of your life is beginning. Families who have just left a large hospital (UT Southwestern, Methodist Hospital) in Dallas, Texas, or those who live near Park Lane may feel overwhelmed when driving home after leaving their loved one in the hospital due to their serious illness.
It is very important to you that your loved one is as comfortable as possible and that they have a peaceful environment when they return home for the final stages of their life. Shoreline Hospice Care is here to help with that.
Shoreline Hospice Care offers In Home Hospice Care and Support where you live. Shoreline Hospice Care fills the gap between the hospital and home.
Shoreline Hospice Care’s goal is to ensure that your loved one can spend their last days in a dignified manner, surrounded with family members, friends and things they enjoy doing. Shoreline Hospice Care brings the care to your location so that you, as a family member, can focus on what is most important to you and your loved one.
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice is an alternative type of home health care. People receiving hospice care are typically at the end stage of a serious illness. The doctor does not seek to prolong the patient’s life and focuses on providing comfort to the patient. Each patient should experience as much good each day as possible while in hospice care.
Hospice care is not abandonment; hospice is control. Hospice is choosing to have a peaceful death as opposed to a painful death. Patients have chosen hospice to spend their last days with their families instead of being hospitalized.
We help people with many different conditions, including:
- 🗸 Cancer that has spread
- 🗸 Heart failure
- 🗸 Lung disease (like COPD)
- 🗸 Kidney failure
- 🗸 Alzheimer’s disease or dementia
For families in the Dallas medical district, near Park Lane or UT Southwestern, we offer a way to step away from the clinical setting and back into the warmth of home.
🏡 Choose Comfort at Home
Expert Nursing Care in Your Home
When you leave large hospitals (such as Methodist or UT Southwestern), you may have concerns about being able to receive that type of high quality of care elsewhere. However, Shoreline Hospice Care has brought Nursing Care Home Health directly to your home.
We have some of the best trained and skilled clinicians available! Our Nurses are specialists who are trained to care for patients suffering from terminal illnesses.
We also have a dedicated and caring approach that treats patients like friends, not as patients. Our staff visits your home on a regular basis to provide routine health assessments, administer medications and answer any questions you may have.
👩⚕️ How Our Nurses Support You
- 🗸 Checking Symptoms: They watch for pain, trouble breathing, or other problems.
- 🗸 Giving Medicine: They manage prescriptions so you don’t have to stress about it.
- 🗸 Wound Care: They keep sores or wounds clean and safe.
- 🗸 Teaching Families: They show you how to care for your loved one so you feel brave and ready.
- 🗸 Talking to Doctors: They keep your doctors at UT Southwestern or Methodist informed about everything.
👩⚕️ Support You Can Rely On
Keeping Pain Away: Our Main Goal
Pain is one of the greatest fears that families face. At Shoreline Hospice Care, we have the expertise to provide Pain Management for every patient that we care for.
Our goal at Shoreline is to alleviate all pain for all patients that we serve. Using our Pain Control and Management Services, we can ensure that the person you love can experience peace of mind during their final journey, by offering a level of comfort that allows them to be able to sleep, interact with others, and hold the hands of those they love without having to deal with the discomfort caused by physical pain.
💊 Different Ways We Manage Pain
Type of Pain | How We Help |
Body Aches | We use medicine to stop the hurt quickly and safely. |
Trouble Breathing | We use oxygen and calm coaching to help breath come easy. |
Nausea | We have special treatments to settle upset stomachs. |
Anxiety | We use calming therapies to help the mind relax. |
Our team creates a special plan just for your loved one. We adjust it as needed. We are always watching to make sure they are feeling their best.
Caring for Feelings: Emotional Support
Illness not only affects how someone feels physically but also creates emotional turmoil by negatively impacting their heart. Illness elicits strong emotions of sadness, fear and anger in the patient as well as family members/ caregivers/ supporters of this patient. This is why Shoreline Hospice offers Emotional Support Home Services to help you navigate through these feelings.
At this time, Shoreline Hospice offers emotional support services through licensed professional counselors that provide emotional support for individuals and families who experience extreme emotions related to illness.
These counselors will come to your residence throughout the Park Lane and Dallas area. They will provide you with a safe and secure environment to express, cry or sit in silence while they listen and provide support.
💔 How Emotional Support Helps
- 🗸 A Safe Place: You can say things you might be afraid to say to family.
- 🗸 Coping Skills: We teach you ways to handle stress and sadness.
- 🗸 Family Talks: We help families talk about hard things together.
- 🗸 Peace of Mind: Knowing someone is there to listen makes the day a little lighter.
Feeding the Spirit: Spiritual Care
In times of transition, we may ponder larger existential questions such as: Why has this occurred? What will happen next? And is my loved one resting in peace? To address your needs as you search for answers – or simply to be comforted by those questions – our Spiritual Support Home Services provide support through us and our chaplains.
They are gentle, compassionate individuals who provide support to everyone regardless of their spiritual beliefs; indeed, they may assist those who do not have any belief at all.
They understand and support the spiritual nature of each individual – that inherent nature of requiring compassion, understanding, and connection.
⏳ What Spiritual Care Looks Like
For the Patient | For the Family |
Prayer or meditation. | Guidance on planning memorials. |
Reading comforting texts. | A listening ear for doubts and fears. |
Finding peace with the past. | Connecting with local churches or groups. |
Simply holding a hand. | Offering a calm presence in the home. |
Making Home Comfortable: Equipment and Supplies
Need to turn your home into a spot where you can get better? You gotta have the right stuff. Shoreline Hospice Care can help with that by supplying wheelchairs and other home health equipment. We’ll set you up so you’re safe and comfy.
No need to drive all over Dallas hunting down what you need. We’ll just bring it to you. Doesn’t matter if you’re near UT Southwestern or closer to Methodist Hospital, we deliver all over.
🛋️ Things We Provide
- 🗸 Hospital Beds: These beds move up and down to make resting easier.
- 🗸 Wheelchairs: Essential for moving around the house safely.
- 🗸 Oxygen Tanks: To help with breathing issues.
- 🗸 Walkers: For support when standing or walking.
- 🗸 Shower Supplies: Like chairs or bars to make bathing safe.
We set it all up. We will show you how to use it. We take the stress out of the logistics so you can focus on love.
A Break for Caregivers: Respite Care
Looking after someone you care about is really tough. It’s rewarding, sure, but it can wear you out. You need your sleep, good meals, and some time off. That’s where our Respite Care Home Services can come in handy.
Respite means a break, plain and simple. We can set things up so the person you care for can stay at a comfortable place for as long as five days. They’ll get top-notch care from nurses and doctors, letting you catch up on some much-needed rest.
❓ Why Respite Care Matters
It Helps You… | It Helps Your Loved One… |
Sleep through the night. | Get a change of scenery. |
Go to your own doctor appointments. | Meet new, caring people. |
Run errands or see friends. | Be safe and watch over 24/7. |
Recharge your energy. | Have a rested, happier caregiver. |
Taking a break is not selfish. It is necessary. It helps you be a better caregiver when you return.
🛏️ Take the Break You Deserve
Support After Loss: Grief Counseling
Our support for your family doesn’t stop after your loved one is gone. Grief is a tough road with good days and bad days, and we’ll be there with you. We offer Grief Counseling Home Services for over a year to help you through it.
We want you to know that you’re not facing this sadness by yourself. We’re here to help you find a path ahead.
🌟 How We Support You Through Grief
- 🗸 One-on-One Talks: You can meet privately with a counselor.
- 🗸 Support Groups: You can meet others who understand your pain.
- 🗸 Check-In Calls: We call to see how you are doing.
- 🗸 Letters and Resources: We send helpful info on how to heal.
Why Choose Shoreline Hospice Care?
Picking a care provider in Dallas? Here’s why we think you should go with us: We’re part of this community, serving areas near Park Lane, UT Southwestern, and Methodist Hospital, and, most importantly, we truly care.
- 🗸 We Are Compassionate
We hire people with big hearts. Our nurses and aides are gentle and kind. We treat your family like our own.
- 🗸 We Are Experts
Our team really knows hospice care. We’re skilled at managing tricky symptoms and focus on keeping your loved one comfy.
- 🗸 We Are Local
We know Dallas and have worked with the doctors at UT Southwestern and Methodist for years. That helps us work together to get you what you need.
- 🗸 We Are Always Here
Since sickness doesn’t take breaks, neither do we. Call us anytime, day or night; we’ll be here to answer.
🤝 Our Promise to You
We Promise To… | So You Can… |
Listen to your wishes. | Feel respected and heard. |
Explain things clearly. | Understand what is happening. |
Be there quickly. | Feel safe and supported. |
Honor your loved one. | Feel proud of their care. |
Starting Your Journey with Shoreline
If you think it might be time for hospice, you don’t have to wait. You can start the conversation today.
- 🗸 Call Us: Pick up the phone. Our number is (972) 665-6055. A friendly voice will answer.
- 🗸 We Visit You: A nurse will come to your home. They will explain how we can help.
- 🗸 We Talk to Your Doctor: We will coordinate with your doctors at UT Southwestern, Methodist, or elsewhere to get orders.
- 🗸 Care Begins: Our team starts coming to your home. Relief arrives.
You do not have to walk this path alone. Let Shoreline Hospice Care walk with you. Let us bring peace to your home in Dallas.
Shoreline Hospice Care
- 🗸 Phone: (972) 665-6055
- 🗸 Fax: 972-665-6066
- 🗸 Address: 4402 Broadway Blvd, Suite 14C, Garland, Texas 75043
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care in Dallas
What is hospice care in Dallas?
Hospice care provides comfort and support for individuals with terminal illnesses, focusing on quality of life rather than curing the disease, often delivered in-home.
Who can benefit from Shoreline Hospice Care?
Patients with advanced cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure, or Alzheimer’s/dementia, along with families needing emotional and practical support.
What services are offered by Shoreline Hospice Care?
Services include skilled nursing, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, respite care, and grief counseling for both patients and families.
How does hospice pain management work?
Shoreline Hospice Care creates personalized pain management plans using medications, oxygen therapy, and calming techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.
Can families receive support while their loved one is in hospice?
Yes. Shoreline Hospice Care provides emotional counseling, respite care, guidance for caregivers, and grief support after loss.
