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You may associate hospice care with end-of-life treatment for terminal cancer patients and others who have been diagnosed with an illness that will cause a quick decline. However, if your parent or other loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, both you and your parent may benefit from seeking hospice treatment. Read on to learn some of the specific therapies and treatments available for dementia patients, as well as how you or your parent may be able to pay for this hospice care.

If you are starting to worry about your aging parent being home alone all the time, it might be time to start considering moving him or her to a nursing home or assisted living center. Making this decision is never easy, but it is often the safest option for a parent that needs assistance. Here are three red flags to watch for that may help you know that now is a good time to start looking for a facility.