By Jamira Maple, YouthWorks Intern at The Option Group We're proud to announce the creation of The Good People Care Alliance. The Good People Care Alliance is an organization founded by Dulany Reeves Dent, the CEO of The Nanny Network. With more than twenty...
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Restoring Lives and Rebuilding Hope: The Transformative Role of Rehab Services
By Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, President of The Option Group and Certified Aging Life Care Manager We're recognizing the upcoming National Rehabilitation Awareness Week - a time to appreciate the profound impact that rehabilitation services have on the lives of...
Finding Strength Every Day: 10 Habits for Mental Health and Resilience
By Hannah Miller, RBT, Care Management Associate/Behavioral Analyst Resilience is our ability to adapt when life becomes difficult. Though we can't control every challenge we face, we can build habits that help us cope, recover, and keep moving forward. Resilience is...
Being There: Advocating for Comfort and Dignity at the End of Life
by Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, an Aging Life Care Professional What do families need to know about hospice care, pain management, and their role in supporting a loved one at the end of life? We gratefully acknowledge the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) for...
Hearing Health and You: Recognizing Changes and Taking Action
By Hannah Miller, RPT, Care Management Associate/Behavioral Analyst Hearing changes are common with age, but can also result from noise exposure, illness, or injury. These gradual changes often make early signs easy to overlook. Sometimes, loved ones notice hearing...
10 Effective Ways to Easily Love Your Brain Today
Every brain is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. These cognitive changes are linked to a decline in the brain that over time kills nerve cells and tissue, affecting a person’s ability to accurately understand and interact with the world...
How To Age Safely at Home: What Steps Should Seniors Take?
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...
Proactive Senior Care: Expert Guidance for Preventing Health Crises
By Ellen Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM Families navigating senior care often need clear, practical guidance before a crisis. Common “sudden disasters” include falls, medication problems, or rapid changes in memory or behavior. These events can feel sudden when there is no...
Aging Life Care Month: Why Expert Guidance Matters More Than Ever
By Hannah Miller, RBT, Care Management Associate/Behavioral Analyst May is Aging Life Care Month, a time to recognize the importance of expert guidance when life becomes complex. The Option Group's Certified Aging Life Care Managers understand the challenges of caring...