Alzheimer’s in San Diego is a growing concern, as it is across the United States and around the world. The number of older people is growing, and Alzheimer’s disease is the third main cause of death in San Diego county. The community’s financial cost for caring for seniors with dementia tops $38 billion. San Diego Read More

Hospice care in San Diego County is an important end-of-life care option for patients and their families. It can provide comfort, support, and dignity after the diagnosis of a serious medical condition and when a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease follows its normal course. However, family situations Read More

February is American Heart Month. Salus is participating by providing you with tips to help you understand, cope with and enjoy a higher quality of life after a diagnosis of heart disease. Today’s tip is about heart attack recovery. What’s the best path toward recovery, and how can you work to improve your quality of Read More

As a long distance family caregiver, you do a lot to support your aging loved one. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know how well they are doing at home when you live many miles away. Visiting for the holidays is one way to check in, in person, while also enjoying time with them Read More

Family caregivers tend to neglect taking care of themselves because they are so focused on caring for their family members. The health and safety of your loved one is certainly of primary importance. You dedicate time and effort to make sure they are comfortable, healthy, and feel a sense of purpose. While doing all of Read More

October 10, 2022 San Diego County, CA – Salus Homecare, a trusted provider of in-home care, home health, palliative and hospice care services across Southern California, is appreciative of the support and recognition of their industry-leading palliative care program in San Diego County. The past year has seen increased referrals, professional partnerships, and community recognition Read More

It’s oftentimes difficult to consider hospice care at home for a loved one. Especially as the end of a loved one’s life nears, there’s often a strong desire to continue doing everything for them on your own, and it can feel like you’re giving up when you let a professional hospice care team come in Read More

June 8, 2022 San Diego County, CA – Salus Homecare, a trusted and accredited provider of in-home care, home health, palliative and hospice care, today announces an expansion in San Diego County, adding home health care to their line of services. This change resulted from discussions with health care professionals across San Diego and a Read More

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, visitor restrictions are still in place in many San Diego hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. At Sharp Memorial and Scripps Mercy Hospital, as examples, support persons typically are required to receive approval in advance. Vaccination, testing and/or masking requirements are also in place for visitors.  COVID-19 Read More

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 60,000 seniors in San Diego county are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This takes a toll on our community and especially the family members and care partners providing care to people with dementia. Learning how to handle common Alzheimer’s caregiver challenges is important, as is finding the right dementia Read More

COVID-19 remains a concern. Vulnerable seniors in San Diego including hospice, home care, and home health patients are especially advised to take precautions. One way to stay safe is by getting vaccinated. However, understanding who can get the vaccination and where to get the vaccination is sometimes confusing for seniors. In an effort to keep Read More

When a company does great things, it’s often not the result of one person’s actions. It’s the result of a great team. Hiring the right people is crucial to any home care services provider’s success, and it’s what makes Salus Homecare of San Diego the company that we are, highly rated, accredited, and trusted by Read More

September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and with wildfires impacting many communities in San Diego County, it’s a good time to consider the importance of important helping seniors to prepare and stay safe when a disaster hits. Ambulation limitations, weakness, serious medical conditions and cognitive decline all increase the likelihood that a senior could succumb to Read More