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[quote=Anonymous]Talk to their doctor. You have to qualify for hospice - meaning the patient has to meet certain criteria that put their life expectancy at 6 months or less. That is complicated for patients with advanced dementia or Alzheimers, for example. Also be aware that hospice can be a visiting service or there are residential 'hospice homes.' My dad had hospice care during his final months in a skilled nursing facility and they were truly wonderful. Their sole mission was to enhance his comfort. In that setting, hospice was not a substitute for nursing care.[/quote]
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