I recently had someone tell me that their father qualified for hospice as his sudden unexplained weight loss triggered it along with dying of old age. I always understood you had to have a disease with only 6 months left to live in order to qualify.
Bill recently lost 20 pounds within a 3 week period. Has been in the hospital twice within the past two months, along with another fall requiring 911 help. At the moment he is receiving HH care. Which, frankly, doesn't give much help and none for caregivers.
Son-in-law was on hospice at home - which meant when he died they didn't need to do an autopsy. Also daughter got help. She doesn't think hospice would be of benefit to Bill. I'm not so sure.
The other morning she thought Bill had died in his sleep as he looked exactly like Tom when he died. Could hardly tell he was breathing (obviously he was).
I also understand that the 6 months can be rolled into another 6 months, etc.
Any insights into home hospice care? Thank you.