After a discharge from the hospital, you’re focused on returning home and remaining there, safe and comfortable. However, the truth is, hospital readmission rates are high. In fact, more than 1 in 4 Medicare patients will return to the hospital within 30 days of their initial discharge, and each hospital readmission increases costs and reduces Read More
A visit to a senior loved one’s home reveals kitchen counters that are cluttered, expired food in the refrigerator, and an unorganized medicine cabinet. If this describes a recent trip to your aging parents home, know that you’re not alone. Difficulty with discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them Read More
“People do their own work. We’re just there to help set the direction.” Mary Hackman, MSW is an exemplary professional in geriatric care and hospice care. Her credentials are impressive, and her years of experience as a social worker grant her a level of expertise that’s difficult to match. However, these things really aren’t what Read More
When a patient is nearing the end of life, the family’s role in hospice care is of immense value. According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book “On Death and Dying,” terminally ill patients who have the opportunity to freely talk about what is on their minds and in their hearts express feeling less stressed, more Read More
Our senior caregivers are our greatest assets. They are life-changers who make the world a better place, and the work that they do improves quality of life for families and ensures that seniors can remain safe and comfortable in the homes that they love. Our reputation is built upon the care that they provide to Read More
Palliative care services improve quality of life for people living with serious medical conditions. However, Palliative care may not be what you think. The program is often misunderstood, with one recent study showing that some 89% of Americans state they have little or no knowledge about palliative care. Public awareness is a limiting factor when Read More
The 4th of July holiday is a time for gathering with family and friends, enjoying fireworks, and spending a little time outdoors. It’s especially meaningful this year after what has been for many an extended and difficult COVID-19 season. For many families, including senior loved ones in the celebration is important, particularly this year. Are Read More
After the diagnosis of a life-limiting disease, it can be easy to focus on the negative and forget that quality of life still matters. This can sometimes result in a doctor recommending hospice care only to have their patient say “I’m not ready for hospice.” Even the anticipation of this statement causes some medical professionals Read More
The selection of a homecare provider is an important choice that families, seniors, and individuals with chronic health conditions make after an acute care need arises, a hospital discharge or when health is declining. It’s important to find a provider that can meet the most immediate needs so long term care at home is safe Read More
When caring for a parent with dementia at home, a family caregiver’s decisions suddenly feel more complex. Even for the most prepared family members, the weight of the new diagnosis can seem overwhelming. Having an understanding of what dementia looks like helps to make caring for the senior easier. Arm yourself with information about how Read More
The Care Compare website is a tool designed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help consumers make informed hospice care and home health care decisions. Tools like the website’s star ratings offer patients and family caregivers a single platform to more easily understand how a home services provider has performed on Read More
Grief is often something we think of as happening after we lose someone we love. However, there are multiple types of grief, and grief can occur at any time. It might occur in the earliest stage of an illness, after a loss, in the weeks or months leading up to a loss, or even when Read More
Irvine, CA (December 11, 2020) — Salus Hospice and Home Health, an in-home services provider offering patients a continuum of care that meets individual and changing needs including hospice, palliative care, skilled nursing, and caregiving services, announces the hiring of Amy Cavlovic as Director of Strategic Development. Cavlovic’s past professional experience includes acting as a Read More
