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

Senior Care – Why does it have to be so expensive?   Answer – There’s a good chance that it doesn’t have to be. When it comes to senior care, the truth is, there are solutions for nearly every budget, and that’s where your starting point should be; figure out the budget, get a care need Read More

Irvine, CA (December 8, 2020) — Salus Hospice and Home Health, a California-based company focused on providing coordinated and holistic home-based services including hospice care, palliative care, skilled nursing, and caregiving services, has announced the hiring of Montgomery Ostrander (Monty) who has joined the company as Director of Business Development. Ostrander will work in collaboration Read More

For Immediate Release – October 7, 2020 – California – CMS Chooses Salus Hospice as One of Two California Hospice Care Agencies for HOPE Beta Testing In another example of Salus’ growing reputation as a leader in hospice innovation and quality, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Salus Hospice to participate Read More

The flu (influenza) is a relatively common and potentially serious disease. The CDC estimates that it has resulted in between 9 million and 45 million illnesses and 140,000 to 810,000 hospitalizations since 2010. Seniors 65 and older are at high risk of developing the most serious complications from the flu. These serious side effects can Read More

Are you currently weighing options for long term care for an aging loved one? In today’s world, many families are. The risks of moving a senior to a facility when the senior community has been hit especially hard by COVID-19 feels daunting. Taking strict measures to isolate and significantly limit exposure is challenging for seniors Read More

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

The goal of hospice care is to provide comfort to a person when the end of life is near. Because hospice focuses on providing care rather than finding a cure, services are often provided in the environment where the patient is most comfortable. This might be their home, a board and care facility or an Read More