By Taie Leverett, Goldman Sachs Fellow As a caregiver, you tend to overexert yourself at least 90% of the time trying to tend to those in need. We forget that to take care of someone else, we must remember to take good care of ourselves. Not just physically, but...
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Tips for Caring for a Loved One with MS
By Stacy Alcide, RN, Certified Aging Life Care Manager MS Awareness Week: March 13 - 19, 2022 What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? MS is a chronic condition where the body’s own immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). The...
How to Have Valentine’s Day Fun with the Senior in Your Life
By Samantha Morelock, MA, Care Manager Associate Valentine's Day is a perfect time to show your love and care toward family and friends. However, the seniors in our life can often be isolated in their homes or struggling with feelings of loneliness during the...
Hospice Care: Why Planning Now Can Pay Off Later
By: Morgan Fezza, Care Manager For years there have been many misconceptions and myths surrounding Hospice Care and End of Life situations. What many people do not know is how being proactive in receiving the correct comfort measures can make all the difference in...
10 Tips for a Fun Holiday Celebration with a Person with Dementia
By Jackie Tangiers, LCSW-C, CCM The holidays are a busy time of year for all. Celebrating with family while caring for a person with dementia makes it extra challenging. However, with careful advance planning, you can navigate these special times by...
The Option Group Releases Free Resource Guides to Help Adult Children Care for Aging Parents
HUNT VALLEY, MD., Oct. 18, 2021/PRNewswire/ -- As caring for aging parents can be challenging for many families, The Option Group, a leader in the care management space, recently released two new resource guides to help adult children deal with the personal...
Podcast: Denise Valerio Joins Caregiver Connection
Denise Valerio, a Geriatric Care Manager with The Option Group, shares her journey in caregiving, her work, and the important role a GCM can play in caring for a loved one. Listen Now
Know the Answers to Lower Your Loved One’s Risk of Falls
By Janice Pressede, Nurse Care Manager The Fall season is here, and with the National Council on Aging's Falls Prevention week beginning, it seems appropriate to talk about fall prevention. Do you know how best to reduce your loved one's fall risk? Falls don't...
5 Important Tips When Planning a Trip with a Person with Dementia
By The Option Group As we move into Fall, a bevy of family holidays is just over the horizon. For many people, gathering with family and friends is a time-honored tradition, strengthening bonds and creating (or reliving) joyous memories. Dementia presents many...