San Diego County Hospice Care for Alzheimer's Patients

Making the decision about when to move your loved one with Alzheimer’s to hospice care is never easy, but there are some indicators that can help you to know that it’s time. The most important is a diagnosed life expectancy from a physician of six months or less. Additionally, if your loved one is eating less, losing weight, communicating less frequently or not at all, or having a difficult time completing even the simplest of tasks and in need of complete care from family members or professional caregivers, the time might be right to consider hospice care for the Alzheimer’s patient.

Yes, hospice care in San Diego County is typically a covered expense under the Medicare program if a patient with dementia meets the hospice criteria which includes a diagnosed life expectancy of six months or less if the disease follows its expected course.

Salus hospice care in San Diego is provided in the senior’s home. There is no need to remain in the hospital or move to a facility to receive this level of care. Many seniors with Alzheimer’s benefit from this and experience less physical and emotional stress when they’re able to remain in familiar surroundings.

Yes, Salus offers a continuum of care and our goal is always to meet the patient’s needs where they’re at today and transition with them if and when care needs increase. This means you won’t have to search for a new provider as your loved one progresses through the stages of dementia. Our range of services includes non-medical home care, private duty nursing, home health care, and Medicare certified hospice care. Speaking with one of our knowledgeable case managers is an excellent way to determine which program is best for your loved one.