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Lifespark Chief Medical Officer Talks About Mental Health in Seniors on Fox 9

  • Jun 3, 2026
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

Dr. Nick Schneeman, Chief Medical Officer, joined Fox 9’s All Day Live to discuss mental health awareness in seniors.

During his conversation with reporter Courtney Godfrey, Dr. Nick explored how symptoms often associated with mental health conditions—such as fatigue, apathy, sleep disturbances, and social withdrawal—can sometimes stem from underlying issues like dementia, loneliness, grief, pain, or polypharmacy.

He also highlighted Lifespark’s COMPLETE Senior Living model and how that approach, including our use of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments, drives community and connection in helping seniors thrive.

Watch the full interview on Fox 9.

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