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Celebrating 40 years of service! For more information on the important services Lifespan has to offer, go to its website at https://www.lifespancare.com.

Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to providing personalized support and companionship, for our aging community, in the comfort of their own homes. In the early 1980’s Becky Peters and Pam Goodman were not only caring for a handful of aging clients, they were managing their care, from finances and safety to social interactions. There wasn’t an agency in Santa Cruz County that did this kind of comprehensive, all-inclusive service, and only a few on the entire West Coast. So with a $12,000 loan and a solid plan for the future, they founded Lifespan, a comprehensive aging care management agency dedicated to providing the highest quality and most cost-effective care. Three decades later, they’re still going strong, with nearly 100 employees, including 60 health care aides and 10 personal assistants, becoming a leader and innovator in aging care service in the area.

11/03/2026

To the adult children caring for aging parents, Lifespan sees you. 💙

We see the sacrifices, the sleepless nights, the endless responsibilities, and the emotional weight of watching your relationship with your parent change.

Somewhere between managing appointments, medications, errands, and everyday needs, it’s easy to lose the opportunity to simply enjoy being their son or daughter.

Through Lifespan’s Care Management, Home Care, and Well-Being Program, we can help carry some of that weight.

Because your time together deserves to be about more than caregiving. 💙

10/29/2026

28 years of loyalty, dedication, hard work, and heart. 💙

Lifespan was founded by women of Santa Cruz, built by women of Santa Cruz, and continues to be shaped by the incredible women who dedicate themselves to our community.

And for the past 28 years, Alicia has been one of those women.

Since 1998, Alicia has been a constant through years of growth, change, challenges, friendships, and countless memories.

But 28 years represents so much more than time spent at a job. It represents the relationships she’s built, the people she’s supported, and the unwavering commitment she’s shown to Lifespan and the community we serve.

Alicia is the embodiment of what Lifespan stands for. Someone who shows up, works hard, cares deeply, and remains dedicated to something bigger than herself.

Looking through these photos reminds us just how much of Lifespan’s history Alicia has been part of. And more importantly, how much she’s helped shape it.

Happy 28th Anniversary, Alicia! 🥳

Thank you for being part of our foundation, our history, and our Lifespan family. We wouldn’t be who we are today without you. 💙

10/29/2026

28 YEARS?! 🎉💙

Some people become such a big part of a workplace that it's hard to imagine it without them. For Lifespan, Alicia is one of those people!

This Thursday marks 28 YEARS since Alicia joined Lifespan!

We've been looking back through old photos, and what a trip down memory lane! Different hairstyles, different faces, plenty of celebrations, and so many memories made along the way. 📸❤️

Through all the changes, Alicia has been a familiar face, a helping hand, and someone our team knows they can count on.

Alicia, thank you for all the years of hard work, patience, laughter, and heart you've given to Lifespan. You've been part of so many people's stories over the past 28 years, and we're so lucky you're part of ours.

Happy 28th Lifespan Anniversary, Alicia! 🥳💙

10/19/2026

“My mom had a fall last week.”

That’s important information for her doctor. But what happened before, during, and after the fall can be just as important.

At Lifespan, our Care Managers, Caregivers, and Well-Being Activity Coordinators document more than just the incident.

📍 Where and when did it happen?
🚶 What were they doing beforehand?
💙 Were they dizzy, weak, or feeling completely normal?
⏱️ Could they get back up?
📝 Have their mobility, confidence, or activities changed since?

We also document near falls—those moments when someone loses their balance but manages to catch themselves.

Over time, these observations can help identify patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed.

When that information is shared with their physician, it provides a clearer picture of what’s happening at home—not just what’s observed during an appointment.

Because better information helps support better care. 💙

10/14/2026

Your parents live in Santa Cruz County, but you don’t. 💙

When you’re miles away, it’s hard to know what everyday life really looks like for them. Are they eating well? Staying social? Keeping up with medications? Have their routines or behaviors started to change?

That’s where Lifespan can help bridge the distance.

Through our Care Management, Well-Being, and Home Care services, we can:

1. Get to know your parent’s routines and recognize subtle changes.

2. Keep an eye on everyday needs, from meals and medications to social connections.

3. Create dependable routines and keep families informed through documented visits.

4. Develop personalized care plans and prepare for changing needs before a crisis.

5. Provide a trusted local support system built around your parent’s independence and well-being.

You may be miles away, but you don’t have to navigate your parent’s aging journey alone.

Lifespan is right here in Santa Cruz County. 💙

10/12/2026

This indigenous peoples day, Lifespan honors the Indigenous peoples whose histories, cultures, and connection to the land of Santa Cruz County extend back thousands of years. In observance of indigenous peoples day, Lifespan will be closed Monday, October 12.

10/06/2026

The small things you do now can make a big difference later. 💙

Going to one doctor’s appointment. Knowing where the medication list is. Having the names of doctors, insurance information, and important contacts somewhere you can easily find them.

These things may not feel urgent today—and that’s exactly why now is a good time to do them.

Your parent doesn’t want you to have to drop everything when something changes. And planning ahead doesn’t mean taking over. It means making sure everyone is a little more prepared for whatever comes next.

Because eventually, one of two things will happen: you’ll be glad you planned ahead, or you’ll wish you had.

Support doesn’t have to start with a crisis. It can start with a conversation. 💙

10/01/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people who have shaped our families, our workplaces, and our Santa Cruz community. 💙

Growing older doesn’t mean becoming less of who you are. There are still friendships to build, places to explore, passions to pursue, stories to share, and decisions to make.

At Lifespan, we believe aging should be met with dignity, choice, connection, and the opportunity to keep living life on your own terms.

This International Day of Older Persons, we celebrate the clients, colleagues, family members, friends, and neighbors who remind us just how much life there is in every chapter.

Here’s to growing older and continuing to be exactly who you are. 💙

09/22/2026

There’s a lot more to aging well than a diagnosis.

Care Managers learn to look at the whole person. A fall may be telling us something. A medication change can look like decline. Giving up driving can mean giving up a piece of independence. And when a parent says, “I’m fine,” there may be more happening beneath the surface.

These are 10 things Lifespan’s Care Managers want families to know about aging, independence, safety, and quality of life.

Perhaps the most important? Don’t wait for a crisis to start making a plan. The earlier families begin the conversation, the more choices everyone has.

09/19/2026

Together, we walked for the memories, the families, the caregivers, and a future without Alzheimer’s. 💜

Lifespan was proud to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and stand alongside our community in support of everyone impacted by this disease.

When you need support, you can lean on Lifespan.

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 11am

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