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Hi Karyll I am really sorry that your mother has this diagnosis, it can be so difficult. Your question is complex because it depends on the other circumstances for your mother's health as well as what you mean by "qualify". Do you mean is she qualified under Medicare or Medicaid for Hospice services? Here is good info on that: medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-and-respite-care.html You can get hospice care if you have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) AND meet all of these conditions:
Your hospice doctor and your regular doctor or nurse practitioner (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill (you're expected to live 6 months or less). You accept palliative care (for comfort) instead of care to cure your illness. You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions. Only your hospice doctor and your regular doctor or nurse practitioner (if you have one) can certify that you’re terminally ill and have a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
So what that is saying is that her personal physician (or healthcare provider) needs to verify that she is "end stage" for her illness (whether it is dementia, COPD, cancer, renal failure, etc.) and that the Hospice program's physician needs to verify that diagnosis. If this is something that you want to pursue (and as a former Hospice RN, I would encourage you to look into it, Hospice care can be a wonderful help to the patient and the family), you need to start with a conversation with her doctor. Hopefully, you have a sympathetic doctor that will facilitate her getting hospice care. There is really no risk; if she does live longer than expected, she can be taken off of the Hospice program. But odds are, if she is elderly, with advanced dementia and any other significant health issues a very good case for Hospice care can be made. Please do not let one negative Nelly stand in your way. Have a talk with her doctor, if that doctor does not seem knowledgeable about Hospice, you can call a Hospice program in your area and ask for help. Best of luck to you, Margaret
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I am really sorry that your mother has this diagnosis, it can be so difficult. Your question is complex because it depends on the other circumstances for your mother's health as well as what you mean by "qualify".
Do you mean is she qualified under Medicare or Medicaid for Hospice services?
Here is good info on that:
medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-and-respite-care.html
You can get hospice care if you have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) AND meet all of these conditions:
Your hospice doctor and your regular doctor or nurse practitioner (if you have one) certify that you’re terminally ill (you're expected to live 6 months or less).
You accept palliative care (for comfort) instead of care to cure your illness.
You sign a statement choosing hospice care instead of other Medicare-covered treatments for your terminal illness and related conditions.
Only your hospice doctor and your regular doctor or nurse practitioner (if you have one) can certify that you’re terminally ill and have a life expectancy of 6 months or less.
So what that is saying is that her personal physician (or healthcare provider) needs to verify that she is "end stage" for her illness (whether it is dementia, COPD, cancer, renal failure, etc.) and that the Hospice program's physician needs to verify that diagnosis.
If this is something that you want to pursue (and as a former Hospice RN, I would encourage you to look into it, Hospice care can be a wonderful help to the patient and the family), you need to start with a conversation with her doctor. Hopefully, you have a sympathetic doctor that will facilitate her getting hospice care. There is really no risk; if she does live longer than expected, she can be taken off of the Hospice program.
But odds are, if she is elderly, with advanced dementia and any other significant health issues a very good case for Hospice care can be made.
Please do not let one negative Nelly stand in your way. Have a talk with her doctor, if that doctor does not seem knowledgeable about Hospice, you can call a Hospice program in your area and ask for help.
Best of luck to you,
Margaret