The health and safety of our employees, their family members and the patients and families we serve has always been a top priority for Salus. In these unprecedented times, we are taking extra measures to protect the health and well being of our patients and caregivers and to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread and Read More

Grief is a normal and natural part of the bereavement process (a period of mourning following a death), but sometimes, grief doesn’t feel “normal” and can even seem “complicated”. This is especially true when we experience a sudden loss. Given the world’s recent unprecedented events, sudden losses are more common, and it can be difficult Read More

News about COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus)  is coming quickly and causing a lot of fear and uncertainty. While the virus poses health risks to everyone, medical experts currently believe that seniors with chronic health diseases are most at risk. Many of these seniors live in communal settings including nursing homes and assisted living facilities.  Risks Read More

Conversations about death and dying often feel impossible, especially when they involve someone you love. Many families delay talking about or considering their end of life care options, sometimes even to the point that it’s too late. But, if you have a life-limiting illness, asking whether or not it’s the right time to call hospice Read More

Bud Bardsley is a Navy Veteran who served in the Korean war and a volunteer with Salus Hospice. In his own words, he’s had a glorious life, surrounded by family including grandchildren and great grandchildren. He knows that everyone needs an angel in their life – he married his. Bud understands the importance of service Read More

Recent research shows the advantages of palliative care for individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. The research confirms what palliative care providers have long known – that this important service improves quality of life and can even extend life with the best prognosis being seen when patients begin care early. Palliative Read More

When an aging loved one is discharged from the hospital, Medicare is often a primary provider of payment for home heath services. However, Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans have not typically provided coverage for in home care, and this has left many seniors who want to age in place struggling to find ways to pay Read More

When you’re faced with a life-limiting illness, one of the most impactful decisions you can make is your choice of a hospice care provider . Medicare guidelines set certain standards for all hospice care providers and help to protect you as you’re making this decision. However, these guidelines are not all encompassing, and it’s important Read More

It’s just another day in the life of Brittany Lewis, R.N, BSN and nurse case manager for Salus Homecare. At 9 a.m., she’s in the car with a half hour drive ahead. Today she will visit a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital and needs home health services. With a cup of coffee Read More

2019 National Nurses Week was a time for all of us to express our appreciation for the vast contributions that nurses make for patients, families and our hospice team. These dedicated professionals spend their days touching lives, teaching skills, comforting patients and families and truly making a difference. National Nurses Week Celebration This year, Salus Read More

The pin is small in size, simple in color and contains just a few words: “We Honor Veterans”. It’s amazing that something so simple can mean so much, but this pin does. It serves as a sincere expression of our gratitude for bravery and sacrifice and an acknowledgement of the value of true heroes who Read More