For someone diagnosed with a terminal health condition, comfort is paramount. There are also complex medical needs that must be considered. Making the right care choices keeps the individual comfortable so they can continue to enjoy a higher quality of life. Hospice care at home in Los Angeles provides the support a patient needs. This Read More

Educated decision making is essential for professionals acting in the capacity as their clients’ primary advocates for health and wellbeing. Many important decisions revolve around healthcare needs. While the decision to hire a home care provider is typically an easier one, answering the question – is it time for hospice – is often more difficult. Read More

Valentine’s Day grief is especially challenging in that first year after a loss. That special someone is missing, and the physical and emotional toll it takes on the survivor are palpable.  The first Valentine’s Day after the loss of a spouse or significant other is often a challenging time. Since the day is devoted to Read More

When it’s time to shop, finding the right holiday gift for a senior with Alzheimer’s is sometimes challenging. It’s important to find a gift that they appreciate, one that is meaningful and one that isn’t too complicated to use.  While providing in-home care for seniors across Los Angeles, the Salus team is often asked for Read More

Hospice nurses are often asked how they can work in their profession and spend so much time around people who are dying. This question is so common because many people fear death. They also fail to understand the purpose and value of hospice care. Perhaps there is no time of year that this question comes Read More

In California, 690,000 seniors are currently projected to have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, that number is expected to increase to 840,000. Many Los Angeles area seniors live alone, but continuing to do so safely is complicated after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.  A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease complicates the decision making process regarding whether or Read More

When our Los Angeles home care case managers speak with Los Angeles families coping with dementia, we share a lot of advice. We recommend support including counseling or a support group. We offer strategies for increasing care as needs increase or overcoming physical, mental and behavioral changes due to dementia. For many families, there’s value Read More

As a person ages, their health care needs often change. Sometimes, needs also increase. Once less common conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia, frequent falls and incontinence are more common. It’s beneficial to watch for signs of these conditions early and monitor existing concerns to prevent decline. This is accomplished through regular diagnostic checkups and Read More

As a successful home care company in Los Angeles County, Salus owes a lot to our reliable and professional workforce; a team that is committed to keeping patients safe and healthy at home. Hiring the right people is crucial, as is coordinating schedules, providing for emergency coverage when necessary, and documenting and communicating important information Read More

When the time comes that an aging loved one needs care, the reality of the weight of this responsibility can hit you quickly. There are many decisions to be made. There are new things in life to balance, and oftentimes, families have important questions about what the future will hold. Ann is a family caregiver Read More

On October 10, 2020, the Salus Homecare team had the opportunity to participate in the walk for Alzheimer’s event. The event was for the more than 166,000 seniors living with dementia in Los Angeles, their family caregivers, professional caregivers supporting seniors, and anyone in the community wanting to make a difference. Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has Read More

September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and with wildfires impacting communities across California, residents of Los Angeles are taking action and making plans. If your family doesn’t already have a disaster preparedness plan, there’s no time to start creating one like the present. Developing a plan that ensures your family knows what to do, where to Read More

Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s requires flexibility, patience and the right support. Without these things, even the most well meaning family caregiver can easily become anxious and frustrated and ultimately decide to simply give up. If you’re a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in Los Angeles, there are many resources that Read More