Category: Change On Blog (Professional)

“Doctors of conscience have to resist the industrialization of their profession,” said Dr. Bernard Lown in a recent NY Times article on ‘Doctors, Revolt!’ Lown, 96, was hospitalized for pneumonia and questioning why nurses woke him up every few hours to take vitals when studies show that practice does little to change outcomes. Lown also […]

A recent white paper written by the National Alliance for Caregivers suggests family caregiving is the next public health crisis. The white paper points out, ‘as medical professionals we ask the client if they have help but we don’t ask the help if they are able to provide care.’ Think about that for a moment. […]

The SuperBowl is behind us but the discussion we had right before the Minneapolis event remains an interesting conversation starter: Who is your home care quarterback? What does that even mean? And why do you need one? Picture the quarterbacks – they are the leaders of the offense whose goal is to win the game. […]

It was several years ago that we wrote a blog on ‘Is Your Nursing Job Sparking Your Life? If Not It Should Be.’ Over the years we’ve had many nurses say that blog gave them pause – a chance to stop and reflect on their own nursing careers. Kari Schwartz, one nurse profiled, remains one […]

Emily Timm, Director of Operations for Lifespark, believes a ‘sparked’ client experience is the product of a robust team working together. Her commitment lies in making sure seniors have autonomy, improved outcomes, and every opportunity to live a sparked life. The experience she has created for her team has earned her the 2018 Ray Johnson […]

The end of the year is a great time to slow down to reflect on your life, your career, and where you’re headed. We don’t need to tell you that nursing these days can be stressful especially when balancing the holidays with your own life and the lives of those you serve. But holding onto […]

Growing Demand for Person-Centered Care In an earlier blog we shared ‘what is person-centered care’ pointing to the fact that seniors want to be seen for who they are – not their diagnosis, their condition, or their limitations. And most older people want to live, not simply exist. While the American Geriatrics Society outlined the […]

LeadingAge Minnesota recognized 50 professionals who are innovators and leaders engaged in transforming and enhancing the experience of aging at their Annual Meeting 50th Anniversary Dinner. These 50 individuals are considered both innovative and influential leaders who are charting the course for the next wave of older adult services that will empower Minnesotans to age […]

Joel Theisen, RN, CEO/Founder of Lifespark has said it numerous times: the home care industry is ripe for change. That case for change can be overwhelming. And it’s also why Joel has announced a new member to the Lifespark team of visionaries welcoming Tom Schmitt as President to help continue to build Lifespark’s model of […]

First Operational Model of Community-Based Population Health in MN To heal Betty’s broken hip, we first have to heal her broken heart. Think about that for a moment. How often are you able to focus on the psycho-social and personal issues that impact the well-being of your clients? And yet a growing body of national […]