Recent studies show that the rates of melanoma, or skin cancer, are on the rise for seniors. This is particularly true for men over the age of 65, and it is an alarming finding. Skin cancer accounted for more than 5,700 deaths in men over the age of 60 in 2011, and this population is Read More

Are you a woman? Do you consider yourself healthy? You may be, but every woman is at risk for a stroke — some more than others. Do you know the signs of a stroke? A recent study by Ohio State University concluded that most women don’t know the signs of stroke — and that’s bad 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

Hospice Care – Preserving Dignity and Comfort When an individual is in the final stages of life, support is essential. Many people express a wish to return home and die in peace, surrounded by loved ones and in a familiar setting, but granting this wish can be difficult. Pain management often remains necessary, and an individual’s spiritual Read More

By Glenda Wellington, Director of Patient Care Services Last month, Salus Homecare hosted its first annual skills lab training event for its Orange County clinicians. Over 75 home health clinicians attended the milestone education event along with several Salus vendors. The skills lab training day was hosted at one of Salus’ home health locations and designed 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

Animals end up in shelters each year, and many of those animals are senior pets who spent most of their lives as loving companions to senior citizens. This frequently happens far too soon when seniors leave their homes to enter nursing homes or assisted living facilities. When seniors with pets enter facilities, their furry friends suffer Read More

Your parents may have helped you for the majority of your life. They have always been people whom you can count on if something unfortunate happened to you. The thing very few children realize is that there may come a day when the roles are reversed. You may become the one who helps your parents, Read More

As seniors age, their needs often change, and sometimes they become confused about where to turn to find important resources and information. One option is USA.gov. This site answers the most often asked questions that seniors have and provides excellent information on resources available in communities across the United States.

Leading Accredited Home Health Provider Recruits Veteran Home Health and Hospice Professional to Oversee Home Health and Hospice Partnerships Irvine, CA (May 22, 2014) — Salus Homecare, a California-based company focused on providing coordinated home-based services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social services combined with caregiving services, today announced Read More