Salus Hospice Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

An Alzheimer’s patient is generally ready for hospice when a doctor has diagnosed a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Additional indicators can include an increased susceptibility to other diseases and infections, significant weight loss, and complete (or near complete) physical dependence on others. Speaking with the senior’s doctor is the best way to evaluate your loved one’s care options.

With few exceptions, very late stage Alzheimer’s patients will qualify for hospice care and the physical, emotional and spiritual support provided by this program. Your doctor must certify a life expectancy of six months or less in order to qualify. A Salus Hospice Case Manager can coordinate with your loved one’s doctor and complete an assessment to help determine if hospice care is the best option.

No, Salus Hospice provides all of our services at home with the goal of keeping your loved one comfortable and in a familiar environment. Remaining at home is especially beneficial for the hospice patient with Alzheimer’s disease.

Yes, Salus offers a continuum of care that includes home care, Medicare certified home health, private duty nursing, palliative care, and Medicare certified hospice care. Our care is designed to meet the changing needs of seniors with less disruption and a more consistent care experience for the family. With our support, you won’t need to search for a new care provider when your mom’s needs increase, and this is one of the reasons that so many families choose Salus.