San Diego Home Health Care Now Available from Salus

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

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