No one likes to think about losing their independence or having to leave their beloved home, but these are the realities that often come with aging. To help a senior loved one manage issues like these, the first step requires candid conversations about their health,...
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Healthy Aging: Use these Easy Tips Now to Improve Your Life
By Janet D’Agostino MA, MSN, DM, RN, Clinical Supervisor All of us seniors remember the old posters we used to stare at when we were younger that displayed some young, fit men or women and how we wanted to look like them. We thought that if we looked like them, then...
Focus on the Caregiver: Positively Empower and Rebalance Your Life Today
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator Welcome to 2025! As a caregiver, the dawn of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on your own health, as well as your caregiving approach, and make improvements where needed. This new year, consider making...
Achieving Academic Success: How an IEP Can Help Your Child Thrive Today
By Mary Jo Siebert, MS, Director of Educational Advocacy and Training At The Option Group, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with supporting your child's educational journey. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a powerful tool...
More Ways to Be the Best Advocate for Your Child’s Education Today
Your job as a parent is pretty simple on paper: love your child. This means changing peanut butter poop diapers; it means being woken up by a tiny little foot in your neck in the middle of the night; it means watching the same Cocomelon song five times in a row...
Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes when Picking a 2025 Medicare Health Plan
Are you approaching Medicare enrollment or helping a loved one navigate these crucial healthcare decisions? Medicare offers a range of plans, and understanding the available options can make a big difference in securing the right coverage for 2025. Medicare Part D and...
Caring for a Caregiver: What You Can Do Today to Ease their Burden
By Janet D’Agostino MA, MSN, DM, RN, Clinical Supervisor Many people find caregiving one of the most intense activities. For most, caregivers' days go from early morning to late at night, often during the night. If you have ever conversed with a caregiver, the most...
Coping with Loss Over the Holidays
By Janet D’Agostino MA, MSN, DM, RN, Clinical Supervisor When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, any day can be a tough day, but the holidays are a whole season of days that span from Thanksgiving into the New Year. We often have warm, fuzzy feelings...
Maryland’s Department of Aging’s New Initiative to Support the Older Worker
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator As Maryland's population ages, older adults are becoming more significant and integral to the state's workforce and economy. They fuel local economies, provide support for families, and contribute to the community in...