By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator Celebrating Healthy Aging Month: Tips for Thriving at Every Age Stay Sharp by Staying Engaged One of the best things we can do for our brains as we age is to stay mentally and socially active. Isolation and...
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Restoring Lives and Rebuilding Hope: The Transformative Role of Rehab Services
By Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, President of The Option Group and Certified Aging Life Care Manager We're recognizing National Rehabilitation Awareness Week - a time to appreciate the profound impact that rehabilitation services have on the lives of individuals...
Driving and Aging: How to Have a Conversation with a Loved One
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager, The Option Group Do you remember the day you passed your driver's certification test and received your official driver's license? Oh, joy! The sense of freedom that came with that small piece of paper. The...
Common Scams and Digital Assets: Helpful Tips Every Adult Should Command Today
Each year, millions of people - especially older adults - fall victim to scams. Worse still, scammers are getting more creative, persuasive, and emotionally manipulative. And while protecting your money is essential, your digital assets - online accounts, personal...
Wellness After 60: Is It Ever Too Late to Feel Great?
August is National Wellness Month, the perfect time to remind ourselves that good health doesn't come with an expiration date. Many of us remember those posters from our younger years - images of fit, youthful models we admired, believing life would be perfect if we...
Can a Health Care Advocate Improve My Life Today?
By Diana (DeeDee) Bycoffe, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Nurse Care Manager As we get older, we must learn how better to care for ourselves. In some cases, we need help navigating this stage, especially as we begin dealing with more serious health issues. In addition to the obvious...
Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults: What Every Family Should Know to Keep Safe
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator As temperatures rise, it’s important to take extra steps to protect older adults from heat-related illnesses. Our bodies become more sensitive to heat as we age, and even mild dehydration or sun exposure can quickly...
Helpful Travel Tips: Managing a Successful Trip with a Loved One with Dementia
By Samantha Morelock, MA, Care Manager Summer has arrived, and this new season brings warmer weather, kids' summer break from school, and exciting plans for trips and travel. Traveling offers excellent opportunities to see new sights, visit family members who...
The Six Hidden Costs of Caring for an Aging Parent
Being a family caregiver is no easy task. It requires time, patience, and unwavering commitment. Those who approach caregiving with realistic expectations, seek support, and plan ahead often navigate the journey more successfully than those who go it alone. It's also...