Finding a gift for a senior in hospice sometimes feels uncomfortable. 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. This makes it difficult to find the right gift. In our experience, Read More
Personalized care plans are detailed, individual documents that outline the client’s care needs, scheduling preferences, challenges, and goals when receiving home care services. This document guides in-home caregivers, nurses, family caregivers and other senior support network members in providing care. The key to making a care plan effective is to ensure that is created with Read More
Families have options for hospice care in San Diego when their loved ones have terminal illnesses. Deciding which is best takes time and careful consideration. Hospice care helps people feel comfortable and enjoy life in their final days. This is a shift from focusing on curative treatments. Receiving a diagnosis of a terminal illness and Read More
Alzheimer’s in San Diego is a growing concern, as it is across the United States and around the world. The number of older people is growing, and Alzheimer’s disease is the third main cause of death in San Diego county. The community’s financial cost for caring for seniors with dementia tops $38 billion. San Diego Read More
October 10, 2022 San Diego County, CA – Salus Homecare, a trusted provider of in-home care, home health, palliative and hospice care services across Southern California, is appreciative of the support and recognition of their industry-leading palliative care program in San Diego County. The past year has seen increased referrals, professional partnerships, and community recognition Read More
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
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
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
Doctors are often the first people who discuss hospice care with a terminally ill patient. While this conversation is a difficult one to have, it also provides relief. Knowing they have options helps a patient to better cope with all that is ahead and empowers them to continue to play an active role in their Read More
