Across the country, Aging Life Care Managers® are transforming the lives of older adults and their families. Through a trusted blend of expertise, ethical practice, compassionate guidance, and unwavering advocacy, these professionals offer services that are not only...
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10 Essential Tips for Advocating for a Loved One in a Nursing Home
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator Navigating the care of a loved one in a nursing home can be overwhelming, emotionally draining, and logistically challenging. Whether you're ensuring they receive the best possible care, protecting their dignity,...
How Can The Option Group’s Aging Life Care Managers Help You Today?
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager May is Aging Life Care Month. The Option Group's Certified Aging Life Care Managers understand the challenges of caring for individuals who need assistance throughout their lifespan due to aging, dementia,...
Spring into Wellness: A Guide to Refreshing Your Home and Health This Season
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator As winter's chill fades and flowers begin to bloom, spring offers the perfect opportunity to embrace a fresh start—both inside and out. For seniors, spring cleaning is more than just a tidy-up; it’s a chance to reset,...
Improve your Nutrition with these 20 Choices for Healthy Snacking for Seniors
Most of us know that nutrition plays a vital role in aging well. Healthy eating means consuming a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination helps to ward off diseases including type 2...
Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Signs and Symptoms and Take Useful Action Today
By Holly Layne LPN, Nurse Care Manager Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination. It occurs when brain nerve cells (neurons) that produce dopamine degenerate or die. Parkinson's disease is a...
3 Helpful Tips in Caring for a Loved One with Multiple Sclerosis
By Holly Layne, LPN, Nurse Care Manager March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and at The Option Group, we strive to provide people with debilitating illnesses with the absolute best in person-centered care management. Many of us take for granted the...
How To Age Safely at Home: What Steps Should Seniors Take?
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager Deciding to remain in your home as you age is no easy task and requires much thought, discussion with family members, consideration, and soul searching. How do you decide what is best long term for...
February’s Heart Month is a Great Time to Show our Hearts all the LOVE!
By Holly Layne, LPN, Nurse Care Manager February is American Heart Month and a perfect opportunity to learn how to show our hearts all the LOVE! Heart disease is a significant issue. In 2022, 1 in 5 deaths in America were attributed to heart disease. 1 in 20 adults...