Do they get evicted?
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Could they be? Yes but it’s not really an eviction from the program. It just means they are too healthy to continue qualifying. Are people regularly removed from Hospice? No.
Hospice accepts patients who are expected to die within six months but people are really hesitant to put their loved ones into a Hospice program because it means that person is going to die. So, typically people only come into Hospice very shortly before death so six months isn’t a question at all. Some patients don’t even live long enough for Hospice to take over care. They die shortly after admittance. Interestingly, some patients who come into hospice care will see an improvement in their physical condition because they are no longer taking aggressive treatments that cause physical discomfort.
Basically, if you are considering putting a loved one into Hospice care, do it! Hospice is an incredible organization that does so much not only for the patient but also for their families. Hospice support continues even after the patient’s death.
Source: My grandma was a Hospice volunteer for over 20 years.
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