As you make travel plans to see your loved ones this holiday season, you may want to prepare yourself for what you’ll find when you get there. Parents are pretty good at hiding their ailments — until we see them in person. And without a helpful resource, knowing the...
Clients Share Their Personal Stories of Success with The Option Group
Several clients share how their quality of life and that of their family improved thanks to help from The Option Group. WMAR captures these stories as part of their "Discover the Power of Age" initiative.
The Option Group is Featured on Midday Maryland with Elsa M.
WMAR Channel 2 host, Elsa M., interviews Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM President of The Option Group. Ellen updates Elsa on the company's expanded services including support groups for families, educational advocacy training, engagement visits for people with...
Medicare Open Enrollment Part D Begins Oct 15, 2023
By Jackie Tangiers, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager It is that time again to take responsibility for your future and review your Health insurance coverage. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2023, and ends on December 7, 2023. Do not...
Aging in Place: Transforming Bathrooms for a Lifetime of Comfort and Safety
By Stacy Alcide RN, BSN, CCM, Certified Aging Life Care Manager Aging in place, the concept of living independently in one's own home as one ages, has gained significant popularity in recent years. Many seniors prefer to stay in familiar surroundings, maintaining...
How Prepared Are You and Your Loved Ones When Natural Disaster Strikes?
by Karen Sorensen, CMC, NBC-HWC Maui’s catastrophic wildfire and Hurricane Idalia’s battering of Florida and neighboring states are recent reminders that natural disasters are sudden, ruthless, and can happen anywhere. This September, as we recognize National...
Ellen Platt Dances for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Ball Fundraiser
The Memory Ball Dancing Stars is a signature fundraising event for the Alzheimer' Association. This event features several prominent Baltimore community members known for their leadership and commitment to the cause. This year, Ellen Platt of The Option Group,...
A Critical Discussion: How to Talk Driver Safety Now with Your Loved One
By Stacy Alcide, RN, Certified Aging Life Care Manager As our family members age, it is essential to prioritize their well-being, especially regarding their ability to drive safely. Difficult decisions such as taking away senior driver motor vehicle privileges are...
How Are Two Women Leading the Charge Against the Growing Disability Crisis?
ASK & ACES, LLC Joins The Option Group to Fill Gaps in Advocacy & Care at Every Stage of Life HUNT VALLEY, MD – August 2, 2023, Mary Jo Siebert, a seasoned Educational Law consultant with a psychology background and over four decades of experience, has...