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

Caring for an aging loved one is always challenging in some ways. However, it is perhaps even more difficult when the person is declining slowly or needs an increasing amount of support simply because they are getting older. This type of caregiving leaves the door open to plenty of questions. There are also some unknowns Read More

Many changes take place throughout the aging process. These are sometimes the result of a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s. At other times, they develop after an acute illness, surgery or other hospitalization changes a senior’s capabilities when it comes to managing daily needs. This is typically the time when families first start discussing the senior’s Read More

Changes in appetite are a normal part of the aging process. They are not necessarily indicators of concerns. For many individuals, this stage in life reduces the elasticity of the stomach and alters taste buds. These things change both feelings of fullness and the desire to eat. As long as weight remains within healthy limits and Read More

Much has been said about the physical and emotional impact of caring for an aging loved one. There is no doubt that family members who take on this role often neglect their own health. They also sometimes face emotional challenges including isolation, exhaustion, and depression. While important issues, these are not the only concerns that Read More

Conflicting emotions are common for long distance caregivers. Great satisfaction is often found in knowing that you are helping a loved one to reach their goals and age in place. Feelings of guilt and uncertainty are also common when living so far away. Sometimes, it is helpful to know that these feelings are normal. This Read More

Strong, supportive muscles and joints are important throughout life. This is as true in the senior years as at any other age. Taking steps to maintain healthy and supportive muscles and joints makes it easier to walk, bathe, get dressed and perform every other activity of daily living. This is the key to remaining independent Read More

The majority of us enjoy the holidays. We consider this a time of year for sharing and celebration. But for some seniors, holiday festivities bring with them feelings of confusion, anxiety and even depression. The cause of these emotions might include the loss of a loved one, physical or mental health, financial strain or feeling Read More

Seniors are often viewed as easy targets by scam artists. According to the National Institute of Justice, a study of more than 7,000 elderly individuals who were aging in place found that one in 10 reported being victim to some form of elder mistreatment. These crimes against seniors are so pervasive that senior fraud special Read More

The holidays are a joyous time full of family gatherings and festive parties, but for some seniors, this time of year can heighten depressed thoughts and feelings. This is especially true for those who have lost loved ones, are facing health conditions that keep them home-bound or might experience stress when trying to balance everyday Read More

According to a recent news report, the San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has reported that the number of flu cases has more than doubled this year as compared to last. Seniors and individuals with chronic health conditions are most at risk. While getting the flu shot annually offers important protection against this rising Read More