For many families, the warm summer months in Orange County, CA bring to mind beach trips, cool drinks by the pool, and lazy afternoons in the park. However, as temperatures rise, even seemingly harmless activities can increase the risk for another summer staple: dehydration. Not drinking enough fluids, especially when temperatures are soaring, can pose Read More
(Orange County, CA, July 20, 2021) – Salus Home Health and Hospice, a leading in-home care provider offering a continuum of care, has earned The Joint Commission’s certification for Community Based Palliative Care. Salus is one of the only healthcare agencies in Orange County, California to have received this certification from the Joint Commission. Salus Read More
After a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness, family conversations often shift to considerations about all that comes next. There are questions about finances, options for treatments, hospice care, end of life planning. Many families also discuss where the individual will spend their final months and days, given the level of care and support Read More
The California Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA) provides essential tools, resources and education to professionals and families throughout our community. Through these efforts, they help us all to better understand and share the value and benefits of professional hospice care and palliative care services in Orange County and across California. Recently, CHAPCA held their Read More
Partnerships with professionals are central to improving lives and ensuring that seniors remain safe and healthy at home. In Orange County, Salus Homecare is fortunate to have partnered with many professionals who are experts in finances, long term care, advocacy and case management, hospital discharge, and mental or physical health. Today, we would like to Read More
September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and with wildfires impacting areas across Orange County, it’s especially important to ensure that seniors remain safe and prepared. A senior with ambulation or cognitive limitations is much more likely to succumb to the most devastating effects of a fire if they’re not prepared and supported. So, make a plan, Read More
