The conversation around Advance Directives may have gotten louder since the start of the pandemic, but Lifesprk has always been passionate about helping you stay in control and more independent throughout your life journey—and part ...
Fall Prevention: A key factor in maintaining independence
At some point in our lives, nearly all of us will take a tumble—off a ladder, a curb, a bike—but rarely with lasting consequences. However, when older adults have a fall, the aftermath can be ...
Family Caregiver Burnout: Taking care of yourself while caring for a loved one
A number of years ago, I found myself getting irritated for the most trivial reasons—road construction, a badly parked car, a cashier-in-training. I was increasingly short-tempered at work and testy with my husband. And then ...
COVID-19, Social Isolation, and Dementia: Caring for your loved one during lockdown
This past February, a month before Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, I took my 88-year-old mother for her annual Medicare wellness visit. She aced the usual battery of tests (blood pressure, oxygen levels, reflexes, strength, balance, BMI) ...
How to Care for Your Loved One During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed life as we know. We now know that our senior loved ones with long- term health conditions are more vulnerable to complications related to the virus, so their daily care is especially ...
How Your Loved One Can Stay Healthy and ‘Sparked’ During Social Distancing
Social distancing is important to keep older loved ones safe and healthy during COVID-19 but practicing physical distancing does not mean they should be socially isolated. It’s possible that due to current ‘stay home’ orders, ...
Changes to Make in Your Loved One’s Life After a Heart Attack
Heart attacks don’t just impact the day-to-day life of the individual who has one; the traumatic event also impacts the lives of their relatives and caregivers. If you are the one taking care of someone ...
Should My Aging Loved One Move In With Me?
Many people live with their aging loved one as a way of providing additional assistance and support. Living with older relatives can be a tremendous gift and an opportunity for some meaningful and memorable connections. ...
Steps to Follow When Caring for your Aging Loved One
It can be difficult to determine the exact level of care that your loved one may need. While there are plenty of options to choose from, it may seem confusing and overwhelming to find the ...
Should your loved one go to the doctor after a fall?
A fall can be traumatic for all involved. The shock of the incident can make it difficult to stay calm and make the decision of whether or not your loved one should go to the ...
