By Lynn HuntleyCare Manager Associate There is a lot of talk these days about cultivating resilience. The dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness”. Resilience also includes the “ability to adapt to our environment...
Tips for Caring for a Loved One with MS
By Stacy Alcide, RNCertified Aging Life Care Manager MS Awareness Week: March 7 - 13, 2021 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...
Ellen Platt Joins a Discussion on A View From The Frontlines with Dr. William Mansbach
Ellen Platt, The Option Group President & Certified Aging Life Care Manager, participated in a live and interactive discussion with Dr. William Mansbach, the co-author of the award-winning book, "Brain Health as You Age". Dr. Mansbach is a pioneer in the...
Podcast: Meet the Aging Life Care Managers
ProAging Podcast By Steve GurneyDiscussions on a variety of topics related to positive aging and the longevity marketplace. Ellen Platt, President of The Option Group, joined Steve Gurney and fellow panelists on February 10, 2021, for an educational conversation that...
Take a Look at Our New Look for 2021
This year marks our 10th Anniversary! We are thrilled to share with you all the new ways our team will be better able to serve you and those you care about: New Logo & TaglineNew WebsiteAdditional ServicesExpanded Team & Geographic ReachNew Office...
The Option Group Celebrates 10 Years with Growth into PA, Expanded Life Care Management Services & a Rebrand
Hunt Valley, Maryland – February 15, 2021 – The Option Group celebrates ten years of delivering superior compassionate care to a growing client base and announces a number of strategic changes. To better serve the needs of its clients and team, the company has moved...
Resource Guide: Cost of Being a Family Caregiver
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Jan 2021 – S.A.D Now?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real and is more than just a case of the post-holiday or wintertime blues. In fact, SAD is a very common form of depression that affects more than 3 million people in the United States. Most people with this disorder experience the...