Myth #6: Hospice care is only for the elderly Although most people cared for by hospices providers in the U.S. are over the age of 65, the care is available for anyone with a life-limiting condition who meets eligibility. "There are lots of sort of life-limiting diseases now, such as ALS, that strike typically at an early age," says Novas. If you're 21 or under, you may choose to continue receiving curative treatment alongside hospice care, she says.
