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
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
