I had a friend tell me not to wait until it's too late for my husband to qualify for Hospice.
What are the qualifications for Hospice? I don't think age is a qualification. I think at one time a person had to have cancer and only have months to live but I don't know now. I think that has changed.
I didn't even know Hospice would take dementia/Alzheimers patients.
There is what is called FAST scale criteria. Functional assessment Staging test. My mom's was 6d. Seeing it written clinically, greater than 50 percent chance of dying in next 6 month's was jarring, but informative. She passed June 4th.
Look in obits for most frequently used hospice. Call major hospitals to see who they recommend. Medicare part A pays.
You are giving them a peaceful passing. And that's a gift.
Please contact his doctor and ask for a hospice evaluation, this will help you understand what they offer, how to get them on board and what decisions you must make about future medical treatment.
I am sorry you are losing your husband to this brutal disease. Please remember to take care of you during this difficult journey. Hugs.