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Hospice Care For ALS: Admission Eligibility & Criteria

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Specifically, this means they are unable to move around on their own and as they desire, which can lead to frustration for the patient and more of a responsibility for their family members or the primary caregiver. Hospice care assists ALS patients that have lost the majority or all of their mobility and require a wheelchair to move around.

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When Is An Alzheimer’s Patient Ready For Hospice?

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Patients with Alzheimer’s slowly lose their ability to effectively and efficiently complete activities of daily living (ADLs). When this occurs, it can become more responsibility than what a family member can meet, and hospice care may be necessary to help ensure an optimal quality of life for the patient and their family.

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