Lifespark

12/28/2025

Mom is just not herself. You’ve seen and felt the changes. Addressing those now is the difference between an unwanted health crisis and living independently longer.

This guide offers up a few things to consider…

As seniors age, many still want to be independent while living in their own home. By addressing the health issues and challenges of aging with home services and other care options, seniors can remain at home, often at a lower cost than traditional senior living facilities.

12/27/2025

Looking back, I wish I’d been more proactive in seeking support for my folks, especially because the process isn’t that complicated—and also because there are plenty of options.

Lifespark: Complete Senior Health - The Consequences of a Pants-on-Fire Approach to Health and Wellness

12/24/2025

This month, we’re spotlighting Beth Nemec, Director of Community Engagement, and Tressa Daily, Senior Director of Growth, as they sit down for a special Holiday Edition of Question Roulette 🎄✨

12/22/2025

‘Immigrant Roots to Olympic Gold’ is the story of John Mayasich a resident at . He shared about his days of playing hockey on and growing up in Everleth, MN. We have some fascinating people living in our communities. From an early age, John knew the value of strength, purpose, and belonging. Thank you, John, for sharing your stories, wisdom, and gifts with us.

Minnesota's hockey legend John Mayasich is celebrated as one of the finest amateur players in U.S. history. A new book dives into his remarkable life and achievements on the ice. John joins us alongside author Roger Dier to share stories from this exciting release.

12/18/2025

Season's Greetings from the Lifespark Core Services Community Team!

Our team is full of spark and ready to brighten the holidays for our referral sources. It's a privilege to work together to help seniors age magnificently through Lifespark’s integrated system of services — Skilled Home Health, Hospice, Community Home Care, Primary Care and Senior Living.

Extending wishes for peace, joy, and good health! 🎄

12/15/2025

You may know our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nick Schneeman. But did you know his son, Nick Schneeman, is a nurse and Mobile Urgent Responder on our Urgent Response Services Team?

We sit down with Nick who shares a little dose of humorous, personal, and family-centered stories. Surprising fact: Nick didn’t become a nurse until he was 39 years-old.

His lessons and thoughts are not over the top or overloaded in positivity, they are real. And very relatable. If you work at Lifespark, you really are In Good Company. Watch Episode 3 with Nick now!

https://bit.ly/4pFKBoc

12/13/2025

Ethel, how often do I need to see my primary care provider?

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.

12/05/2025

Let’s talk about hospice. That way if you ever need it, you’ll know what it really means and how it can support you…

12/02/2025

Who doesn’t love donuts? How about a conversation about death, dying, and loss? Strange combo? We don’t think so – a little warm, comforting food can do wonders when it comes to diving in deep and talking about the tough topics that matter.

Join our hospice and grief experts as we dive into this at our webinar geared towards seniors and their families. As a thank you for joining, you’ll have a chance to win one of three, $50 gift cards to either Kowalski’s or Uffda Donuts (your choice!).

Choose the option that works best for you: Wed, December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/48qwlbp

11/28/2025

Curious about hospice? Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen Sunday, November 30 at 7 a.m. as Meagan Thomas Betz, Lifespark Hospice Administrator joins Susie's Jones Health Radio Show on WCCO to talk all things hospice and donuts? Tune in for what we mean...

11/26/2025

Employee Spotlight: Thanksgiving Question Roulette with Matt Pince 🦃🍁

Meet Matt, the bright energy behind our front desk and the friendly voice greeting clients every day. For this Thanksgiving edition of Question Roulette, Matt dives into his favorite holiday dishes, holiday shopping tactics, and how he stays active through our cold Minnesota winters.

We’re thankful for Matt and the positivity he brings to our clients and our team every single day 💜

11/26/2025

Death Over Donuts is a welcoming, warm conversation designed to make it easier for people to express thoughts, fears, and wishes around the not-so-easy topics surrounding death, dying, and loss. Guided by hospice experts with years of doing this work, this discussion is designed to be inviting, curious, and even joyful. Key takeaway: talking about death can remind us how to live well.

Join this call and you’ll be entered to win one of three, $50 gift cards to either Kowalski’s or Uffda Donuts (your choice!).

Two options to attend: Wed, December 9 at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03V0s2c0