Hospice care is designed to provide support and comfort to individuals facing a terminal illness who are no longer seeking curative treatments. People from all walks of life may stay in a hospice, including:

1. Individuals with advanced cancer: Cancer is one of the most common reasons people seek hospice care.
2. Individuals with advanced heart, lung, or liver disease: Other terminal illnesses, such as heart, lung, or liver disease, may also require hospice care.
3. Individuals with advanced dementia: Hospice care can also benefit individuals with advanced dementia who may experience various physical and emotional symptoms.
4. Elderly individuals: Hospice care is often sought by elderly individuals who are facing a terminal illness or who can no longer care for themselves independently.
5. Children: Hospice care is also available for children facing a terminal illness or requiring palliative care.
6. Individuals with AIDS or other terminal illnesses: Hospice care can also provide support and comfort to individuals with AIDS or other terminal diseases.

Overall, hospice care is available to anyone facing a terminal illness and no longer seeking curative treatments. Hospice providers work closely with patients and their families to develop a care plan that meets their individual needs and preferences and provides compassionate, high-quality care throughout the dying process.