My dad (91) is in n. home, depressed, dementia, heart and alz. meds, but still ambulatory with walker. I can tell he is failing fast, still knows who I am, but not interested in living life like this his present state. All the joy is gone, he tells me he can't remember anything and doesn't like it. He has DNR. Any recommendations for hospice? American Hospice was recommended to me. Or the one at his hospital.
Nursing Homes may not need to switch to hospice. They can use the same medical protocols as Hospice, without bringing in an outside service.