“As I journey through the intricate path of cancer treatment, the encounters I’ve had with countless healthcare professionals have painted a vivid picture of the healthcare landscape. Amidst this vast canvas, your support and compassion shine the brightest. Your swift and timely responses, not just as a duty but as a heartfelt gesture, have often Read More

Aging comes with many issues, including a loss of balance along with slower reflexes. These two things combined can make it more difficult for seniors to regain their balance if they start to fall. A third of people will have potentially serious falls by the time they get to age 65. That’s why it’s important 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

According to a recent online news article, an organization studying the strategic plan for Orange County, CA has found that the aging population here is increasing. Seal Beach, Laguna Woods and Villa Park are now amount the cities with the oldest population in our country. Roughly 14% of the population is over the age of Read More

If you have ever had chickenpox or been vaccinated against this condition, the shingles virus is laying dormant in your system. With a strong immune system, limited exposure to stress and a healthy lifestyle, chances are good it will stay that way. However, about one-third of the population will get shingles. The risks increase as 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

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