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Rethinking Well-Being in Senior Living

  • Jul 24, 2026
  • Lauren Salonek
  • 1-min Read
Blog graphic titled "Rethinking Well-Being in Senior Living" with the Lifespark Logo, ElderCare Review Logo, and a Headshot of Angie McAllister, Senior Director of Joyful Living & Community Well-Being.

In Elder Care Review, Angie McAllister, Senior Director, Joyful Living & Community Well-Being, shares how Lifespark is rethinking well-being in senior living.

Early in her career as a CNA, Angie saw how easily care environments could become focused on tasks and routines while overlooking the fundamental human need for connection and belonging.

In this feature, Angie discusses how Lifespark’s SPARK Growth & Wellness is helping redefine well-being in senior living and empowering seniors to live fuller, more independent lives.

Read On for the full story…

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