Condition-Specific Hospice Care
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Expert hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
When Alzheimer's or dementia is no longer responding to treatment or when the focus shifts to comfort and quality of life, we're here to help.
7 Million+
Americans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer's dementia
This number is projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050.
11 Million+
Caregivers provide unpaid care
Valued at an estimated $384 billion in 2024.
6th Leading
Cause of death in the U.S.
Alzheimer's disease was the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023.
Over 100,000
Americans die from Alzheimer's each year
That's more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
Sources: Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures 2024; Alzheimer's Association, 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
Why Pacific Hospice
Our Approach to Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that gradually takes away memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. As the disease advances, individuals become completely dependent on others for care.
Our hospice care focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and supporting patients and their families every step of the way — providing dignity, safety, and peace for both the patient and those who love them.
Why Hospice?
When Hospice Makes Sense for Alzheimer's & Dementia
When Alzheimer's disease or dementia is no longer responding to treatment or when the focus shifts to comfort, hospice provides expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and compassionate care — helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, at every stage.
Seamless Transitions
P2P Bridge — Home Health to Hospice
Our P2P Bridge ensures a seamless transition from home health to hospice — honoring your patients' needs and goals every step of the way.
Assess for Hospice When You See:
- FAST Stage 7C or 7D
- Inability to walk, dress, or bathe without total assistance
- Loss of meaningful communication
- Difficulty swallowing or recurrent choking
- Weight loss >10% in the past 6 months
- Recurrent infections (UTIs, pneumonia, etc.)
- Multiple ER visits or hospitalizations
- Decline despite optimal care
¹Functional Assessment Staging (FAST) developed by Dr. Barry Reisberg.
Common Symptoms in Advanced Stages
- Severe memory loss and confusion
- Inability to eat or drink adequately
- Increased sleep and decreased interaction
- Agitation, anxiety, or restlessness
- Incontinence
- Loss of ability to recognize loved ones
- Complete dependence for all activities of daily living
Comprehensive Hospice Services
Sources
- Alzheimer's Association. 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2024;20(5). alz.org/facts-figures
- Reisberg B. Functional Assessment Staging (FAST). Psychopharmacology Bulletin. 1988;24(4):653–659.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. 2024. cdc.gov/aging
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Hospice Benefits. 2024. medicare.gov
Statistics are provided for educational purposes. Clinical decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.
We're Here to Help
Contact our care team to discuss hospice care for a patient with Alzheimer's or dementia.