About
Advancing Seizure Prevention Through Education and Innovation
Seagull Health is dedicated to reducing seizures in dementia care, where 10-22% of residents face risks impacting quality of care. We collaborate with healthcare professionals and researchers to develop evidence-based strategies that improve quality of care, reduce falls, lower liability risks, and save staff time. A 2025 pilot study in development will further advance these efforts—stay tuned.
- Seizure Prevention Education: Offering webinars, guides, and training to reduce risks.
- Caregiver Support: Equipping caregivers with practical training to prevent seizures.
- Research Collaboration: Partnering with experts to drive innovation in seizure prevention.
Our Mission
eizures in dementia affect 10-22% of residents, often underdiagnosed, impacting quality of care with increased falls and liability risks. Seagull Health is addressing this challenge with evidence-based solutions, improving quality of care, reducing falls, lowering liability risks, and saving staff time. A pilot study in development, launching in 2025, will advance these efforts—stay tuned for more.
- Delivering practical education to prevent seizures.
- Providing training to enhance caregiver effectiveness.
- Fostering collaboration to share best practices.
Seagull Health empowers caregivers and healthcare professionals—join us in transforming dementia care.
About the Founder
Russ Barker, who has over 25 years of experience in long-term care (LTC), founded Seagull Health to lead innovative seizure prevention in dementia care, leveraging extensive experience and ongoing research.
Russ Barker, MHA, DHSc Candidate (Expected Dec 2025)
With over 25 years as a nursing home administrator, including a personal journey caring for my mother through Alzheimer’s and seizures—she passed a couple of years ago—I founded Seagull Health to empower caregivers and healthcare professionals with practical education and prevention strategies.
My focus is on leveraging research and collaboration to reduce seizure risks, enhance quality of care, and drive innovation in dementia care.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Seizure Prevention Education for Dementia Care
- Long-Term Care Operations and Caregiver Support
- Research and Innovation Application
