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Who Qualifies for Hospice?

Doctor Holding Patient's Hand

  • Those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition with a poor prognosis should the disease follow it's natural course  

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  • Those with illnesses in which curative measures are no longer effective, appropriate, or desired

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  • Families and caregivers of these loved ones

It is not necessary to be homebound to receive hospice care.  

Persons with any advanced illness are eligible. 

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Some common diagnosis include:

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ALS . Alzheimer's . Cancer . Congestive Heart Failure .

End-Stage Liver Disease . End-Stage Renal Disease . Multiple Sclerosis . Stroke .

Parkinson's Disease . Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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In addition, those experiencing serious multi-symptom deterioration, frequent emergency room visits and/or hospitalizations, or discontinuing aggressive treatment may also be eligible for hospice care.

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