By Hannah Miller, RBT, Care Management Associate/Behavioral Analyst May is Aging Life Care Month, a time to recognize the importance of expert guidance when life becomes complex. The Option Group's Certified Aging Life Care Managers understand the challenges of caring...
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Navigating Aging with Confidence: The Role of a Health Care Advocate
As we age, we must learn to better care for ourselves, especially when facing serious health challenges that may require guidance and support. Aging brings not only physical changes, such as declining hearing, limited eyesight, and sometimes dementia, but also...
Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Why You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Managing healthcare for a loved one can feel like navigating a maze with no clear path. One appointment turns into several. A new symptom leads to more referrals. And somewhere along the way, you’re expected to keep track of medications, instructions, and next...
20 Smart & Simple Snacks: Fueling Your Loved One’s Health (Without the Stress)
Let's be honest, you're already juggling a million things. Doctor's appointments, medication schedules, insurance calls, and somehow keeping your own life together. The last thing you need is to stress about whether Mom ate something nutritious between...
March 2026 Newsletter
March brings a renewed sense of energy and momentum. As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, it’s a natural time to reflect, reset, and look ahead. We’re proud to celebrate National Social Work Month, recognizing the dedication and impact of...
Uplift. Defend. Transform. The Heart of Social Work
By Hannah Miller, RPT March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and impact of social workers across the country. It also feels like the perfect opportunity to share why I chose this path and why I am studying to become a...
Reducing the Caregiving Burden: Preventing Burnout Through Support and Resources
By Jackie Tangiers, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager Being a caregiver to someone you love is more difficult than people think. It can take a toll on your physical and emotional health, leading to "burnout". You can ease the burden and improve the situation...
Making Care Easier: The Tapestry Behind Our Work
By Ellen Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, President, Certified Aging Care Manager Building a care-focused organization, one thread at a time I often think about my work as a tapestry—something built slowly, thread by thread, over time. It began with a simple passion: helping...
February 2026 Newsletter
February invites us to slow down and reflect. It is a month for appreciation and recognition—honoring Black History Month and National Family Caregivers Month—while reminding us of the strength found in love, community, and shared history. Rather than dwelling on...