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...
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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...
Addressing Sensitive Issues: A Helpful Guide to Talking with Your Aging Parents
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,...
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...
Home for the Holidays: Things to Look for While Visiting Your Aging Parents
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...
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...