How the first Solace visit works for families in Dallas–Fort Worth, from questions and medicines to the plan of care.
A nurse meets the patient and the people who will provide daily care. The nurse asks what a hard day looks like, which symptoms matter most, and what the person still wants to be able to do. You can ask about nights, equipment, and how to reach someone after the office closes.
Bring a list of medicines, the names of the doctors involved, and any paperwork the hospital sent home. If something is missing, the visit can still start.
After the assessment, the team writes a plan: visit rhythm, medicines for comfort, equipment, and who to call. The plan changes when symptoms change. It is not a script the family has to perform perfectly.
Read what hospice at home looks like if you want the longer picture of routine, continuous, inpatient, and respite care before the nurse arrives.
Families sometimes need a day to talk among themselves. Say so. Choosing hospice is a medical and personal decision. Solace will explain the support available across the Metroplex and leave the choice with the patient, the family, and the physician.
When you are ready, call or write through the contact page.
Plan on enough time for questions, not a brief drop-in. Having the main caregiver in the room saves a second explanation.
Yes, whenever the person can take part. Their goals belong in the plan of care.