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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would normally recommend a Continuing Care Retirement Community that has an ALF but also a memory care that he can transition to if his cognition deteriorates. However, it sounds like his cognition issues stem from his acute medical condition, which will ultimately be terminal. So memory care might not be a necessity - the ALF can likely manage his care for the remainder of his life. It doesn’t sound like he’s a wandering risk, etc. or requires a locked unit.

I disagree with PP that your dad requires a nursing home - that’s for people who require nursing care and assistance with most activities of daily living. An ALF should suffice, and you can always hire an aide to be with him if necessary.

If your dad wishes to pursue treatment for his metastatic cancer then it doesn’t sound like he is ready for hospice, even if he meets the criteria (estimated 6 months or less to live). Palliative care might be a good option - it offers a lot of the  the same services as hospice, with the focus on comfort and quality of life. But the difference is that with palliative care, you must have a life-threatening illness but you DON’T have to meet the criteria of 6 months or less to live. And you can pursue full treatment while in palliative care, unlike hospice.

Medicare will pay for hospice if your dad meets the criteria, and he can receive hospice care while living in the ALF. But again, once in hospice it’s all about comfort Esther than treatment.[/quote]

^*rather than treatment [/quote]

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