Summer is winding down, and many are getting in one last vacation before the seasons change. Below are some helpful resources to get you through the month. Read More
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See How Exercise Can Improve Your Life Today!
By Faith Patterson, PT Certified Aging Life Care Manager We can all agree that staying active is good for you. The benefits to the mind, body, and spirit are numerous. Additionally, engaging in activities helps us stay sharp and make life interesting and engaging. The...
9 Secrets to Traveling with a Loved One with Dementia
Summer has arrived, which means a lot of traveling to enjoy the sights and sounds of the world outside of your home. However, traveling can be very difficult and stressful, especially when traveling with loved ones with dementia. Traveling with loved ones who have...
July 2022 Newsletter
July kicks off the Dog Days of Summer with high temperatures, and people aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. We've included some helpful summertime tips below to help you and your loved ones stay safe. We also share information...
Aging Life Care Association Resource Guides
As a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), The Option Group can make the following resources available to our visitors. To view or download, simply click on the linked titles below: Why Work with An Aging Life Care Professional During a Crisis Why Trust...
June 2022 Newsletter
We dedicate this month's newsletter to Alzheimer's and Brain Health Month. Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Depending on the type of dementia (and there could be over 99 varieties), risk increases for people age 65 and...
Learn Today About Preventing Elder Abuse
By Elizabeth Oettiker, LMSW, Care Manager This June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the Pew Research Center, 22% of the US population is age 60 and older. Are you aware that approximately 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 is a victim of elder...
7 Ways to Motivate Seniors Now
By Diana (DeeDee) Bycoffe, RN, Nurse Care Manager Throughout our lives, we have been encouraged to set goals. Simple and short term, or more complicated and long term, all of us have all felt a sense of accomplishment when checking off the tasks completed. This sense...
LBPD Guest Hour: Dementia 101 with the Option Group
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It is a medical condition that changes your ability to think for yourself and make decisions. Dementia can cause problems with memory and emotions and includes conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure for...