When you take on the role of caring for aging loved ones, it’s like stepping into a world where love and responsibility intertwine. While rewarding, this commitment can often feel overwhelming, especially when trying to maintain your wellbeing. Learn how to effectively balance self-care while supporting your aging relatives, ensuring a harmonious and healthy life 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

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

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Seniors are especially at risk, and the average annual rates of a first cardiovascular event rise from 3 per 1000 men before age Read More

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a name that describes several different lung conditions. According to the CDC, it is estimated that more than 15-million people have reported a COPD diagnosis. That number is likely higher since many go undiagnosed. When a senior has this lung condition, it is often difficult to breathe. Even light Read More

There is no more noble decision that a person can make than to take care of an aging loved one. Taking on day-to-day care is hard, stressful and demanding. It also offers great rewards and an opportunity to bond with someone one you love in a very unique way. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that nearly Read More

The truth about hospital readmissions is staggering. While seniors, family members and medical professionals work tirelessly to help aging individuals heal and return home quickly, one out of five patients experiences another hospitalization within 30-days of discharge. These readmissions cause many families to lose hope. Seniors also incur additional costs and mental and physical health Read More

When a parent or aging loved one’s needs increase, taking on the task of caring for them on your own is often difficult. Well-meaning family members often step in and try to assist. However, they have to balance their own needs and lives with those of their loved ones. Some also face physical limitations that make Read More

Hot weather opens up opportunities for plenty of activities including swimming, cookouts, visits to the beach and walks in the park. There is no doubting the months of summer are fun. However, they are also sometimes dangerous. Rising temperatures pose risks including dehydration, heat stroke and an increase in side effects associated with various health Read More

Remaining physically active is important at every stage in life. Long term benefits of engaging in some form of exercise at least thirty minutes each day are extensive. They include maintaining a healthier weight, improved mood, better sleep patterns and avoiding or better controlling many health diagnoses. For seniors, an activity also helps improve balance, Read More

As parents age, sometimes they need extra help. Adult children are often the first to take on this responsibility. This might mean providing assistance with activities of daily living. It could also involve coordinating care providers and making healthcare and financial decisions on a loved one’s behalf. The choice to act as your parents’ primary Read More

Do you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s generally relate to memory decline and other problems within the intellectual functioning spectrum. Day to day activities are affected by the progression of the invasive disease. To keep Alzheimer’s sufferers Read More