Across San Diego County, more businesses are beginning to open as our community moves ahead to stage 2 in the reopening plan. However, this does not minimize the risk for senior citizens and those with preexisting health conditions. In an effort to support these individuals throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many stores are offering specific Read More

When your loved is diagnosed with a serious medical condition, it’s common to have a lot of questions. Initially, they often revolve around how to treat the condition and what the prognosis looks like. Questions about comfort, care needs and pain management are also common. For many families, discussions about palliative care and hospice care Read More

San Diego is a great place to age in place. With some of the most favorable weather in all of California, excellent public transportation options, gorgeous city parks and a wide variety of beautiful neighborhoods, active seniors enjoy retirement here and stay young at heart well into their golden years. Whether you’re an active seniors Read More

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. This is a startling statistic, and it’s a primary reason why brain health and memory loss weigh heavily on the minds of many older adults. There is currently no cure for the disease, and some people have a genetic predisposition to developing this form Read More

Did you know that 52% of people over the age of 65 will need long term care at some point? If you plan to pay out of pocket for these expenses, average out of pocket spending could be as high as $140,000. To tackle these expenses without facing a financial crisis, it’s important to have Read More

A stroke is a significant and life changing event. Knowing this make it difficult to believe that some strokes go completely unnoticed. While silent strokes can come and go seemingly quickly and are often difficult to spot, they can also cause cumulative and sometimes significant damage. Not only do they increase your risk of having Read More

The thought of losing a loved one is never pleasant, and many families will delay discussions about end of life care for as long as possible. However, sometimes the realities of a serious illness set in, and it’s no longer possible to wait to make important decisions. This is the time when families often start Read More

A visit to the emergency room is often frightening for a senior. In addition to being concerned about their health condition, the bright lights, loud noises and rushed atmosphere can cause an already fragile individual to feel anxious and uncertain. UC San Diego Health is doing something to change a senior’s experience when they have Read More

Virtual reality helps hospice and palliative care patients to enjoy a higher quality of life. Learn how with Salus of San Diego.

I want to age in place but need help from my daughter. What will it mean for her to become my family caregiver? Many seniors want to remain at home and independent while they age, but doing this often means asking for and accepting help from others. While there’s a lot of individual variables involved Read More

When it comes to protecting health and longevity, the quality of care a senior receives is always important. However, after the diagnosis of a life limiting illness, some seniors believe that quality is no longer a consideration. They feel as if they are out of options. This couldn’t be further from the trust. Hospice care provides Read More

As we age, our cognition can sometimes decline. The problem with this is that it makes living independently that much more difficult. While certain conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia are not completely understood or in our control, there are certain things we understand about cognitive abilities. One is that, the more you use them, the Read More

When a loved one is faced with a terminal illness, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable to present them with a gift. While you want to find ways to show your love and gratitude for them, the focus can easily shift to the fact that you’re uncertain about how much time they have left, and this Read More