Category: Seek On Blog (Consumer)

The medical care Americans would choose near the end of their lives is often different from the treatments they actually receive, according to a 2017 study. That study, which analyzed the responses of nearly 800,000 adults from 150 different research studies, found that only 37% had Advance Directives. As we discussed in the previous blog, […]

As we discussed in the previous blog ‘Advance Directives: The Gift of A Lifetime,’ having an Advance Directive gives you control over the kind of medical care you want, or want to avoid, in case a serious illness or accident prevented you from speaking for yourself. Once you’ve put your wishes down in writing, it’s […]

For most Americans, the holidays conjure up festive images of family and friends gathered together, sharing favorite traditional foods, playing games, and exchanging gifts. While it’s hard to imagine a different sort of holiday celebration, 2020 is nothing if not different. As new COVID-19 cases continue to rise in nearly every state across the country, […]

At Lifespark, we empower individuals to maintain control of their lives as long as possible. That’s why we believe so strongly in the value of the Advance Directive—because it gives you greater control over your medical care, quality of life during disability, and end-of-life wishes in the event that you can’t communicate them verbally. It […]

This has been an exceptionally difficult year for millions of individuals, families, and communities. And yet, even in the midst of unexpected hardship and loss, the resiliency of the human spirit continues to shine all around us. To find out how people are managing, we asked half a dozen men and women ranging in age […]

The secret to optimal health is [CUE: DRUM ROLL…] “Eat right and exercise more!” Sound advice, to be sure, but what exactly does that look like for older adults trying to manage their diabetes? And what are the obstacles that prevent seniors from making healthier choices? To answer these questions (and many more), we turned […]

Dining it or ordering pick-up – watching your blood sugar doesn’t mean you have to give up eating out. Most restaurants, even fast-food places and chain restaurants that are well-known for serving high-calorie foods, offer menu items that can fit into a low-sugar/low-carb diet. The trick is to plan ahead, do a bit of research, […]

“You need to get into their world. Know what they like, who they are, even when they can’t comprehend or remember.” This is what Ajibola Ola, senior care specialist, with Lifesprk, believes sets you apart from being a caregiver hired to do a job versus one who becomes their family and improves a person’s life […]

Free Webinar on Living a Sparked Life with Diabetes During COVID and Beyond Too often, chronic illnesses like diabetes hold people back from living what Lifespark calls a “sparked life.” Internationally renowned geriatrician and Lifespark Independence Officer, Dr. Bill Thomas, is on a mission to change that mindset with a simple, four-pronged approach he calls […]

Lifespark’s Diabetes Awareness Campaign November is National Diabetes Awareness Month but given that one in four adults (26.8%) age 65 and older has type 2 diabetes, Lifespark is devoting the next three months to diabetes awareness and education. There’s another, even more urgent reason we’re focusing on this chronic condition: COVID-19. According to the Centers […]