I was at work when I got the word that my mom had three months to live. I rushed to her house, entered without knocking, and joined her on the couch. There we sat. Not ...
Avoiding Care to Avoid COVID-19?
The importance of addressing health care needs now Concerns about COVID-19 prompted us to delay my 89-year-old mother’s cataract surgery until she couldn’t tell the difference between her cat and a couch pillow. Finally, convinced ...
Social Isolation Affects Seniors’ Health; How Do you Manage that During COVID-19?
While social distancing is the recommended practice for the foreseeable future, many of us may be finding ourselves at home alone with very limited contact with our loved ones. With seniors at a higher risk ...
Tips For Self-Care During COVID-19 and Beyond; It’s Good for Your Health
There are so many emotions experienced with COVID-19 as we continue to navigate life in a pandemic and as we start to ease back into ‘normalcy.’ Guilt, anger, fear, sadness—all of these emotions are normal ...
5 Tips to Start the Conversation of Late-Life Care
Did you know that many seniors are actually relieved to start talking about later stages of life and what kind of care they prefer? While it may feel there’s no right time to talk about ...
How to Access and Store Your Loved One’s Personal Information
As we increasingly depend on the Internet to store documents and account information, it’s important to centralize things like your loved one’s passwords so you can access their personal information in the event that they ...
5 Signs Your Loved Ones Need Assistance With Their Day-to-Day Activities
It’s easy to miss the signs that your loved one may be finding their day-to-day activities more difficult than they used to be. As your loved one ages, a decline in cognitive or physical ability ...
What To Expect After a Loved One Has a Stroke
What happens after your loved one has a stroke? While they’re in the hospital, medical providers will likely start the recovery process 24 hours after the incident happens. Getting your loved one moving to regain ...
What Do You Want From Your Healthcare Experience?
Growing Research Prompts Lifesprk to Add RN Case Management Services Part of our job is to advocate for a better life experience. We’ve listened to our clients and families and learned that people want greater ...
Primary Care that Fits Your Life
You’re just about to pack the last suitcase before you leave for your trip with your husband, first one since retiring last year, when the call comes in. Mom fell. For those caring for older ...
