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28/07/2025

No bathrobes allowed. That’s the new mantra. Purpose isn’t always found in grand gestures. Sometimes, it begins with a quiet decision—to get dressed, to show up, to join in. Three cheers to that!

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - No Bathrobes Allowed: How Seniors Rediscover Themselves By Showing Up

27/07/2025

At Lifespark we are all about helping people age magnificently and our Ask Ethel columns offer answers to questions many people have about staying healthy, happy, and independent as we all grow old together.
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At Lifespark we are all about helping people age magnificently and our Ask Ethel columns offer answers to questions many people have about staying healthy, happy, and independent as we all grow old together.

24/07/2025

What does Aging Magnificently mean to you? Comment below, we’d love to hear from you…

21/07/2025

What began as a quiet experiment has transformed into a spirited weekly ritual. Read on for how the Boden Bears Boden Senior Living went from “I Can’t” to “Let’s Go!”

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Boden Bears Begin to Roar: A Development Team on the Rise

17/07/2025

Dear Ethel,
I thought hospice was only for when you’re nearing the end-of-life, but a friend told me how her mom graduated from hospice. Is that possible?
Great question! Here’s Ethel’s answer…

At Lifespark we are all about helping people age magnificently and our Ask Ethel columns offer answers to questions many people have about staying healthy, happy, and independent as we all grow old together.

16/07/2025

Forklift racing in ? I’d say that’s one way to Age Magnificently. To the athletes and support teams building strength, purpose, and belonging – YOU inspire us!!!

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Forklift Pit Crew: How Maintenance Builds More Than Machines

15/07/2025

Upcoming CEU: A Conversation You Can’t Miss – July 23 🌟

Reserve your spot now for a thought-provoking topic – why isn’t everyone in memory care on hospice? Presented by Anita Kalogeropoulos, DNP MSN RN, Executive Director at Lifespark Hospice, this webinar will leave you with a better understanding of hospice eligibility for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, learn how to differentiate between general decline and true decline, discover what signs to look for in a person’s medical record, and finally, understand when to talk about hospice earlier to avoid missed opportunities for those tough conversations.

Those who attend will have a chance to win one of five $50 Visa Gift Cards!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3IvJ97m

04/07/2025

From all of us at Lifespark — have a magnificent 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Here’s to celebrating freedom with the people and moments that spark your life. ✨

03/07/2025

“Every day our mission is to help our seniors age magnificently. And I’ve never worked for a home care agency that would let you keep going with someone for four months. But even if it took six months, we were going to give Debbie that time so she could have the most success.” – Rhonda Adelman, Lifespark Home Health OT

Read on for how ‘The Girls’ aka, Debbie’s home health team got her walking again defying her prognosis….

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - Doctors Told Debbie She Wouldn’t Walk Again. They Were Wrong.

01/07/2025

Reena Rockers of Reena Senior Living are defying the limits. They share laughs, high fives, and inside jokes like any other sports team – yet beneath the lighthearted banter lies real grit and determination proving age is just a number. Their proudest moment came when they clinched 4th place in the National Forklift Racing tournament. This is not your typical senior living experience - if you think you know senior living, think again. Here’s their story…

Lifespark Senior Living - The Reena Rockers: Passion That Defies Limits %

28/06/2025

Adult daughters know the struggle: Mom, why didn’t you tell me you were at urgent care? Why did the doctor put you on that new medication? Did you ask why you needed that test?

It’s a role reversal we didn’t expect. (Neither did your aging parent.) And now you’re overwhelmed and frustrated.

Is it time for some in-home support to help coordinate Mom’s health? Maybe. Either way, this checklist should help…

How do you know if your aging parent’s recent medical emergency was a random event or a “canary in the coal mine”? How can you identify health concerns before they become crises? And, most important, how do you know when your loved one could use some extra support at home?

26/06/2025

Dear Ethel,
I’ve been to the ER twice in the past month for a UTI, but I’m worried about other germs I could be exposed to. What should I do if I can’t be seen by my primary care? Are there other options to be seen at home?
Great question – here’s what Ethel had to say…

At Lifespark we are all about helping people age magnificently and our Ask Ethel columns offer answers to questions many people have about staying healthy, happy, and independent as we all grow old together.