For a patient to be entered into hospice care, they must be evaluated by a physician and diagnosed with a terminal illness with less than six months to live. Some signs that indicate your loved one may be ready for hospice include:
- Frequent hospitalizations or visits to the ER
- A decline in their ability to perform daily tasks of life, such as eating, getting dressed, walking, or using the bathroom
- Falling frequently
- A decline in mental abilities
- Progressive weight loss
- Skin tears, infections, and other signs of deteriorating health