Just over a week ago, strong winds stoked a fire in mountains northeast of Los Angeles, and communities were told to evacuate. In recent weeks, this has been a far too common news headline, and it has wildfires front and center in our minds. They remain a real risk for families and seniors in San Read More

With outbreaks reported across the country, measles is on the minds of many families in San Gabriel. Along with vaccinating their children for this dangerous disease, some parents wonder how it might affect senior family members too. Since the start of 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 880 confirmed cases of Read More

The Aedes mosquitoes are a frequent visitor to Southern California, arriving as the weather warms and staying through much of the summer. Mosquitoes can transmit a number of serious diseases including West Nile virus, so it’s important for senior citizens to take precautions and stay safe in order to protect their health. What’s the best Read More

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge, being overweight or obese in midlife can accelerate brain aging by almost a decade. This is a natural reduction in white and gray brain matter that naturally occurs as we grow older but is accelerated by excessive weight. The report, originally published in Neurobiology Read More

Health news is full of strategies for optimum health during our golden years. Word puzzles and other “brain exercises” keep gray matter sharp, improve memory, and ward off age-related dementia. Nutrients like lutein maintain eye health, preventing macular degeneration and cataracts. Omega-3 fatty acids keep the cardiovascular system operating as it should and help blood Read More

The Importance Of Family Heritage If family information is not written down, then it will likely be lost within three generations. Most people will be able to tell you a lot about their grandparents, but they may not remember a lot about their great-grandparents. Your family ancestry is very important. It helps define who you Read More

The holiday season is a time of year to give seniors gifts that will warm their hearts. In addition to providing them with adequate home health care through Salus Homecare, there are many ways to show your gratitude for the special seniors in your life. Here are a few of the best gift ideas for Read More

It is typically thought that there is a tremendous value to being young in terms of brainpower. For example, youth are expected to not lose their keys as easily or have trouble naming an object of a specific color, as they are thought to have a better memory. Even this phenomenon, however, is faulty; the Read More