Hospice versus home health care: how can you determine which is appropriate for your loved one? Choosing the right type of care is crucial for ensuring both quality of life and proper medical support. Both San Diego hospice care and home health aim to provide comfort. They both support patients in their own homes. However, Read More

Families have options for hospice care in San Diego when their loved ones have terminal illnesses. Deciding which is best takes time and careful consideration. Hospice care helps people feel comfortable and enjoy life in their final days. This is a shift from focusing on curative treatments. Receiving a diagnosis of a terminal illness and Read More

Is it time to hire an in-home caregiver for an aging loved one? This is a crucial and often emotional decision for a family caregiver to make. It involves assessing the senior’s needs, understanding the challenges of caregiving, and recognizing the signs that indicate professional caregiving might be necessary. Here’s a guide to help you Read More

How are pet companionship and elderly mental health care related? Pets do more than fill your home with joy. They are a crucial part of maintaining health and happiness as people age. Having the companionship of a pet can significantly elevate quality of life for your aging loved one.   Why Pets Matter in a Read More

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