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WHEN TO CALL IN HOSPICE FOR DEMENTIA
WHEN TO CALL IN HOSPICE FOR DEMENTIA
Patients with dementia or Alzheimer's are eligible for hospice care when they show all of the following characteristics: Unable to ambulate without assistance. Unable to dress without assistance.

If you or someone you know is struggling with dementia or Alzheimer's, then hospice care may be the best option for you. Hospice care is a type of treatment that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients as they near their final days.

In order to be eligible for hospice care, patients must meet all of the following criteria: They must be unable to ambulate without assistance. They must be unable to dress without assistance. They must have no ability to communicate in any way. 

Hospice care can provide patients with peace of mind as they transition into death, and it can help them feel less anxious and more comfortable during their final days. It also allows family members and loved ones to spend more time with them, which can be truly comforting.