“I’m really worried about my mom. She keeps falling down, and I don’t know what to do.” We often hear comments like this in the homecare industry, and there’s a reason for that – 1 in 3 older Americans fall every year, and every 15 seconds, a person is seen in the emergency room for Read More

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning. It is also the most common cause of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is often complex, challenging, and exhausting. It takes Read More

There’s so much to see and do during the holiday season, and shopping for gifts is a big event that many of us take part in. While the idea of finding and wrapping that perfect gift is fun, it can also be stressful. This is especially true when buying for a senior loved one. To Read More

In life, we plan for many things – marriage, children, vacation, college and even buying a home or automobile. However, we are often reluctant to plan for the end of life. While the prospect of passing away is not a pleasant one to think about, planning ahead helps you to ensure that your wishes are Read More

Creating a safe and comfortable environment for an aging loved one sometimes poses challenges. Balancing their needs with your own while also ensuring they have access to necessary support are often the priorities. This is even more difficult when a senior experiences a sudden change in independence. This sometimes results from a medical condition, illness Read More

When senior women breaks a bone, it is common for them to receive treatment to repair the break or fracture. While this might involve a prolonged hospital stay and sometimes even physical therapy and rehabilitation, a bone density test often is not part of the plan. In fact, only about 17-percent of female senior citizens Read More

As parents enter the senior years of life, many adult children find themselves concerned about safety. This is especially true when mom or dad gets behind the wheel. While there is not a specific age when a person should automatically give up their driver’s license, there are situations when drivers become a danger to themselves Read More

According to the CDC, approximately one out of every 4 older Americans falls each year. The consequences of these falls vary greatly, with the most serious including broken bones, head injuries, fractured hips and even death. Even for seniors who never experience falls, the fear alone can cause isolation, hesitation to participate in physical activities Read More

Dealing with loss is a normal part of aging, yet many senior care facilities try to handle death discreetly in an attempt to minimize the pain felt by older adults. In many homes, a simple flower vase placed upon a table or a card will be all that is done to memorialize someone who has Read More

When people think about challenges they may face after they reach the age of 65, many do not anticipate that a fall and a broken hip can be one. However, 25 percent of individuals who fall and break a hip are likely to die within a year because of their injury. For people who fall Read More

Many seniors remain healthy and independent throughout their lives, but even for the healthiest individuals, emergencies do arise. Emergency situations can quickly turn to a time of crisis filled with confusion, frustration and financial distress. While these situations are always difficult, stress can be minimized with proper planning. The Risks of Procrastinating Orange County seniors Read More

The Salus Personal Concierge Nursing Service represents the highest standard of in home care and is ideal for those who are seeking highly customized, private medical care. Concierge Nursing Provides Customized Private Medical Care With this system, a client or caregiver simply makes one call to any one of our offices, and our fully trained Read More

If a loved one often complains about pain or stiffness, the problem might be arthritis. This common health condition affects about half of adults over the age of 65, and it can cause troublesome symptoms that impact a senior’s independence and ability to continue enjoying life. Types of Arthritis Orange County seniors suffer from many Read More