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...
Navigating Aging with Confidence: The Role of a Health Care Advocate
As we age, we must learn to better care for ourselves, especially when facing serious health challenges that may require guidance and support. Aging brings not only physical changes, such as declining hearing, limited eyesight, and sometimes dementia, but also...
Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Why You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Managing healthcare for a loved one can feel like navigating a maze with no clear path. One appointment turns into several. A new symptom leads to more referrals. And somewhere along the way, you’re expected to keep track of medications, instructions, and next...
Making Care Easier: The Tapestry Behind Our Work
By Ellen Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, President, Certified Aging Care Manager Building a care-focused organization, one thread at a time I often think about my work as a tapestry—something built slowly, thread by thread, over time. It began with a simple passion: helping...