Chagas disease is caused by a parasite. It is common in Latin America but not in the United States. Infected blood-sucking bugs, sometimes called kissing bugs, spread it. When the bug bites you, usually on your face, it leaves behind infected waste. You can get the infection if you rub it in your eyes or nose, the bite wound or a cut.
In brief: Hours, months,longer. Generally, patients' are certified up to six months and that length of time can be extended by the Medical Director of the hospice organization. On average patients usually stay on the hospice service for 14 days. But case range is from hours to days to months and in some select cases years. The goal is to keep patient's be in the least restrictive environment. http://www.vitas.com/about-us/fast-facts.
Hospice Care. Hospice care is for people who have an advanced, life-limiting illness. It is usually provided in the home setting. It may also be available in nursing homes. The focus of care is to improve quality of life not to prolong life. To be eligible for hospice care the veteran must: Be enrolled in the VA Have a life expectancy of less than six months, if the illness follows its natural course