Aphasia is a common condition that impacts approximately one in 250 Americans, and many are senior citizens. This neurological disorder occurs when language centers in the brain are damaged and often follows a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or when a senior survives a stroke. Symptoms of aphasia vary from person to person, but they often Read More

Aging adults can face a range of challenging social issues, particularly as mobility declines, driving privileges are lost and spouses and friends pass away. In addition to increasing the likelihood of depression, anxiety and isolation, these events can have a startling impact on senior health. Seniors who contend with constant emotional stress and who lack Read More

Senate Bill 648 Approved The Senate Judiciary Board recently approved Senate Bill 648 in California. This is a bill will protect elderly people and their family members from elder care agencies that engage in unethical business practices. Now that the bill has been passed by the Senate Judiciary Board, it will have to be approved Read More

As the average life expectancy continues to increase, age-related health conditions are becoming more prevalent. Two examples are Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, both of which are typically seen later in life and affect neurological and cognitive functioning. As these diseases share some similarities, many people believe they are related. Taking a closer look at both helps 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

You wake up in the middle of the night to a phone call from your mom. She is panicked, crying and tells you that your father has been in an accident. He suffered a stroke behind the wheel which caused him to lose control of the car. Doctors suspect a brain injury. According to the Read More

With age comes health conditions that often require medications. While these medications serve an important purpose in helping seniors with improved independence and longevity, medicating the elderly presents unique risks as compared to medicating younger generations. This is especially true because many seniors are taking multiple medications each day that may affect their bodies in Read More

Happiness is a word we are all familiar with, but do you really know what it means? Some people define happiness as enjoying the people and surroundings they are familiar with. Others might consider it a goal that they can accomplish by completing a certain task, succeeding in a particular career or earning a certain Read More

A recent change to the Fair Labor Standards Act has the potential to impact more than 2 million home health care workers and the seniors and disabled individuals they serve. This change, initiated by the Obama administration and set to take effect in January 2015, will provide pay protection to home health workers who were previously lumped into the same category as babysitters and other domestic workers. As a result, these individuals will now be guaranteed overtime and minimum wage in the same way that many other professions in the United States are.

Loved ones charged with caring for an ill or elderly individual are often faced with difficult healthcare decisions. Sometimes, these decisions involve choices regarding in home assistance for chronic illnesses, acute conditions or everyday care and safety needs. When faced with these decisions, it is common for individuals to become confused about what services are available and what level of care is appropriate based on an individual’s circumstance. At Salus Homecare, our goal is to assist in providing professional information to assist in situations such as these.