Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Is it time for hospice care?
Questions like when to consider hospice care or what benefits it offers are common. Considering the slow decline of a patient with dementia, it can be difficult to determine when the time is right for hospice care. In general, hospice patients are thought to have a prognosis of six months or less. While only a doctor can clinically determine life expectancy, we provide guidance and answers, supporting informed decisions about end-stage dementia care.
Hospice care would benefit those experiencing these symptoms:
The patient can say only a few words
The patient can no longer walk and may be wheel-chair or bed-bound
The patient is totally dependent on others for eating, dressing and personal care
The patient shows signs of severe anxiety
What can hospice care do for a patient with Dementia or Alzheimer's?
Your hospice team will evaluate the patient's status and update their care plan as symptoms and conditions change, even daily if needed. The goal of hospice is to relieve physical and emotional distress so patients can remain comfortable with their families and loved ones.
Our comprehensive services for patients include:
Personalized Care Plans: Addressing pain, hydration, nutrition, and personal care.
Flexible Care Locations: Delivering services wherever the patient resides, with inpatient options for intensive symptom management.
Coordinated Support: Working closely with the patient’s neurologist or physician to ensure seamless communication among the care team.
Emotional and Spiritual Assistance: Offering resources for maintaining emotional and spiritual well-being.