Which type of home care is right for my aging loved one? This is a complicated question that often comes up when caring for an aging loved one. Understanding the different levels of home care and what each offers helps in answering it. It’s also important to consider when it’s best to consider or initiate Read More
Coping with Caregiver Burnout April is Stress Awareness Month. During this time, family caregivers should recognize how stress affects their lives. They can also learn strategies to better manage stress while caring for a senior loved one. Caring for an elderly loved one is challenging and stressful. Remembering this, it is important. Family caregivers can Read More
A Guide to Informed Hospice Decision-Making Salus Hospice is proud to have earned a four-star rating from Medicare’s Hospice Compare. The ranking is based on the quality of hospice patient care, timely initiation of care, hospice team communication, and consideration of patients’ beliefs and values. Salus is one of only three Orange County hospice care Read More
Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that includes physical, emotional and spiritual care. It focuses on providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals who are facing life-limiting illnesses. The primary goal of hospice care is to enhance the quality of life for patients during their end-of-life journey. To reach this goal, providers must Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For senior citizens, awareness of breast cancer remains crucial. The median age of breast cancer diagnosis is 62, and nearly 20-percent of those detected are over the age of 75. However, early detection and understanding the disease offers many treatment options and increased opportunities for longevity and quality of Read More
During Case Management week 2023, we recognize that these professionals are at the heart of the healthcare system. Their focus is on ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care and transition from the hospital or another healthcare setting to home seamlessly. Their work promotes health, longevity and independence. Salus joins with the Commission for Case Read More
For Immediate Release – Salus Homecare and Hospice, a renowned leader in hospice care across Southern California, is thrilled to announce the expansion of hospice care services into Maricopa County, and soon to include Pinal County, AZ. Hospice care is a specialized form of medical care focused on enhancing quality of life for patients with Read More
As a medical professional dedicated to the care of elderly patients, I have seen countless seniors and their families go through the sometimes distressing experience of coping with a terminal illness. They struggle with shifting away from curative treatments and coming to terms with the diagnosis. The reality of the situation is especially difficult after Read More
Personalized Care Plans Make a Difference The Salus team of nurses, professional caregivers, therapists, doctors and other in-home care professionals work tirelessly every day to determine needs, create and maintain personalized support at home. They help patients and families to reach their goals and continue to provide care as needs change. Upon admission, our professionals Read More
The National Association of Social Workers has proclaimed March 2023 as National Social Work Appreciation Month and calls on home care providers, hospice care professionals, the medical establishment and members of our community to recognize the ways in which social workers break barriers. Through advocacy, active listening, professionalism and critical thinking, they enhance the lives Read More
Hospice care blesses lives and is a sometimes under used resource with immense benefits to seniors who are nearing the end of their life’s journey. It provides both the patient and their family members with essential support, reassurance, and freedom from pain and discomfort so they can focus on continuing to make memories and live Read More
As we reach the end of November, we reflect back on a month of cooler weather, holidays, and exciting preparation for the new year. However, November is also committed to bringing awareness to one of the most common cancers in the U.S. — lung cancer. If you’re living with lung cancer, the right care team, 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
