Category: Seek On Blog (Consumer)

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 doctor. “Calling 911 for non-emergency falls can lead to higher senior costs and waiting long hours in an emergency room […]

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 often is the culprit that turns easy day-to-day activities into a struggle. Independence is most likely a priority for your […]

Have there recently been events that have led you to question if it’s safe and healthy for your loved one to consider living in their own home? If your loved one is like most seniors, they likely want to remain in their own home while holding onto their independence for as long as possible. “We’ve […]

A senior’s fall can be caused by many factors, they may have a disease which impedes their mobility, a decrease in their activity levels that has weakened their muscles, or declining cognitive ability that has brought on impaired balance or vision. Sometimes a fall simply happens because a senior cannot do everyday tasks in the […]

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 function and strength early on is crucial to getting them back home and comfortable as soon as possible. In the […]

Bob has dementia. He also loves waterslides. In his late 80s, he dreamed of going down one and why shouldn’t he? If that’s what sparks you – we say go for it. Even if it means our team has to put on a bathing suit and join the fun. We know a lot about what […]

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 flexibility in designing the specific set of services and capabilities that meet their needs today, at this exact moment, with […]

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 loved ones, you know the drill – emergency room, long hours waiting for results, hospitalization, rehabilitation centers, more follow-ups, and […]

Did you know that happiness and a strong sense of emotional vitality helps lower your risk of heart disease? This statistic from the Cleveland Clinic while fun and interesting points to something our Life Care Managers (nurses) have known for a long time – your ‘spark’ or emotional connection to purpose and passion does directly […]

On October 27, Joel Theisen, RN, CEO of Lifesprk will address this concept of creating a new life experience at the upcoming SAGE-ing Conference to hundreds of seniors who aspire to be on a ‘Sage-ing journey,’ looking as they say, at new ways to grow older through a spiritual practice that involves harvesting the wisdom […]