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

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

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

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

Most people understand that women will, on average, live longer than men, but not everybody understands why. A recent study done in Japan points to a few causes that may allow women to experience more longevity than their male counterparts. Slower Immune System Aging As people get older, the immune system tends to weaken and Read More

Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy new activities. Studies have shown that participating in new activities not only improves happiness, but it can also improve cognitive function. Below is a list of some of the springtime activities that seniors in San Diego can enjoy: Go Walking At A Local Park Many Read More

Important Study Links Poor Sleep Patterns to Higher Incidences of Strokes Recently, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Toronto in Canada, conducted autopsy tests on the brains of elderly individuals to learn more about the effects of reduced oxygen to the brain. Dr. Andrew Lim wanted to learn if the poor sleep Read More

Falls are among the most frightening events that nations fear for in the elderly. They are a leading cause of death in ages 75 and over, and concerned relatives attempt to prevent such incidents themselves. Unfortunately, there is no way of predicting a fall, and many of them result in injuries detrimental to the health Read More

Americans would likely categorize themselves as being generous with their time and money. Case in point, one study by Gallup Polls in 2013 found that 65% of Americans self-reported that they volunteered their time to a charity or religious organization, while 83% said that they donated money. Dedicating Yourself to a Cause With that being Read More

Throughout life, mothers are often the main caretakers for families. They get the children to school, tend to household chores, chauffeur everyone to fun activities, wipe tears and mend wounds. In their golden years, women make up a large portion of those benefiting from in home care. On Mother’s Day especially, it is important to Read More

Even though osteoporosis is more prevalent in women overall, men are still at risk for developing the condition as well. The common misconception that the disorder only affects women is probably due to the fact that women are more at risk somewhat earlier in life than men. Osteoporosis usually starts around the age of 50, Read More