Calcium and Vitamin D are essential elements. Without them, bones aren’t strong, muscles can’t properly contract and the blood can’t clot. Many of us get our recommended daily allowance of both nutrients through the food that we eat and with daily exposure to sunlight. However, as we age, this sometimes gets more challenging. That is Read More

Mom is getting older, and you suspect her memory is slipping. She forgets where she put the keys. Her mind wanders during conversations. Sometimes, she can’t remember her sister’s name, but she has not seen her in years. The possibility of Alzheimer’s crosses your mind, but are your concerns justified? Are these things actually signs Read More

When it comes to in home care services, there are a variety of options available from home care to home health and palliative care or hospice. Family caregivers often feel confused when navigating these choices, and they sometimes have difficulty understanding which is right for their aging loved one. Salus Homecare San Gabriel Valley provides Read More

Staying fit and active is one strategy in living a longer, healthy life. While some believe seniors are “too old” to exercise, stay active and remain fit, research tells us otherwise. Some continue to run marathons, play tennis or golf even into their nineties. However, we realize these activities are not for everyone. Mobility limitations, Read More

We have long known that seniors benefit by maintaining an active lifestyle. However, baby boomers today are moving away from more traditional forms of exercise and finding new ways to stay active. Today, they are searching for things that are unique and fun. This helps exercise feel less like a “chore” and more like something Read More

As a child, making friends is often easy. As a young adult, we typically forge friendships with the parents of our children’s friends or our coworkers. In the senior years of life, finding friends is often more difficult. Seniors more easily lose touch with lifetime friends because of distance or the isolationism that medical conditions Read More

When a senior suddenly feels forgetful or watches their spouse show possible signs of memory loss, fear sometimes takes over. Rather than sharing what they are experiencing or seeing, they resort to covering things up or pretending nothing is wrong. This is often due to fear. Sharing their thoughts with family, friends or even a Read More

In a continued effort to better understand Alzheimer’s disease, medical research continues to explore both what causes it and how to treat or cure it. Currently, no cure exists for this disease. However, considering the impact it has on approximately 5.5 million seniors and their families, any new grounds we make are important ones. PTSD Read More

Most adults over the age of 40 have had chickenpox at some point in their life. This often uncomfortable condition causes many to develop a sometimes extensive rash and blisters. The rash itches, tingles or burns and causes many to have a difficult time sleeping. Once chickenpox clears, many are surprised to learn that the Read More

Incontinence is something that we seldom talk about. Most people are embarrassed by it, and they often decide that keeping their troubles secret is the best option. This is unfortunate because incontinence is not only common but often treatable. However, not addressing it can result in a permanent health concern. According to the National Association Read More

Caring for an aging loved one is always difficult, but challenges increase when that person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This disease causes a deterioration of the brain over time, and that sometimes makes behaviors unpredictable. Some seniors might forget who their loved ones are, lash out or even resist care. Part of learning how to Read More

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The designation of this month is meant to bring awareness to the disease, promote research efforts and take steps in our community to improve lives for seniors and family caregivers impacted by this form of dementia. Currently, no cure exists for Alzheimer’s disease. However, many effective treatments slow the Read More

Considering that the brain is the command station for our entire body, taking care of it is important. One way to ensure that this complex and magnificent organ works efficiently is by feeding it properly with essential nutrients that promote mental acuity and brain health. Whether you are working to improve your own diet or Read More