Serious illness affects more than the person receiving care. It reshapes daily routines, family roles, emotions, and even how the future is imagined. At AlēvCare Hospice, we see the family as part of the care unit, never as an afterthought.
Our family support services are designed to help you feel steadier, less alone, and more equipped to walk through what comes next, together.
How We Support Families
Family support at AlēvCare Hospice is woven into everyday care. Depending on your needs, our team can help with:
- Emotional support and counseling for spouses, partners, and other close family members
- Guidance with difficult decisions and conversations about “what comes next”
- Education on what to expect as illness progresses and how to respond
- Practical help with community resources, paperwork, and planning
- Safe space to talk about worries, guilt, fear, or conflict that may surface
- Support around grief and loss, short-term relief for caregivers, and age-appropriate help for children and teens affected by serious illness
You do not have to know exactly what to ask for. Our team will help you sort through what matters most
Family Support Services We Offer Throughout North Texas
As part of our commitment to caring for the whole family, AlēvCare Hospice offers several specialized services to help support you through every stage of serious illness:
- Bereavement Support Guidance, resources, and follow-up for families coping with grief after a loss.
- Respite Care Short-term relief for caregivers through temporary stays in approved facilities.
- Child & Teen Support Age-appropriate information and emotional support for younger family members affected by illness or loss.
These services are available as part of your hospice care and can be adjusted to meet your family’s needs over time.
Support for Caregivers and the Whole Household
Serious illness affects everyone in the home, not just the person receiving care. Caregivers often carry the heaviest load, children and teens may have big feelings they cannot name, and other family members may try to “stay strong” by keeping worries to themselves.
At AlēvCare Hospice, we:
- Check in on how you are coping and offer practical ideas to make daily care more manageable
- Help you recognize signs of caregiver fatigue and find ways to rest and share the load
- Provide age-appropriate information and support for children and teens
- Help families talk together in ways that are honest, kind, and manageable
- Respect your culture, values, beliefs, and traditions in how we support you
You are not expected to do this perfectly, and you are not expected to do it alone. Our role is to walk alongside your whole household.
How Family Support Fits Into Your Hospice Care
Family support is not a separate program; it is part of your hospice plan of care.
Our Caring Team is Ready to Support You and Your Loved Ones
Call us today at (469) 630-2538 or click the button below to schedule a FREE In-home Consultation.
Explore Your Care Options- Nurses, social workers, chaplains, and our Child Life Specialist (when involved) share information so support is coordinated.
- As medical needs change, we also watch for changes in stress, grief, and family dynamics.
- We adjust our visits and resources to match what your family is experiencing, not just what is happening clinically.
When we care for your loved one, we are always mindful of the people standing beside them too.
When to Reach Out
You do not have to wait for a “crisis” to ask for help. It may be time to reach out if:
- You feel overwhelmed, numb, or constantly “on edge”
- Family members are arguing more, withdrawing, or shutting down
- You are not sure how to talk with children or other relatives about what is happening
- You simply feel like you cannot keep doing this the way you are now
Our team is here to listen and help you identify next steps that fit your situation.
