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...
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...
Simple Steps to Make Living at Home Safer and More Practical
By Noel White, Community Outreach Liaison Living independently at home as we age requires careful planning, especially for those who may not have immediate family available to assist them. If you find yourself in this situation—a solo ager—or if your family members...
Steps to Take Now to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Many believe that the risk of falls is an unavoidable part of the aging process, but this is not true. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans over the age of 65 do fall in any given year. At The Option...
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15, 2024
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager WOW! Time sure does fly! It is that time again to take responsibility for your future and review your Health insurance coverage needs. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2024, and ends December 7,...
Improve Communication and Reduce Isolation: Eight Simple Steps to Better Hearing
By Janet D’Agostino, MA, MSN, RN Clinical Supervisor For most people, hearing loss is a normal process that happens as we age, but for some others, it can result from loud noise exposure, illness, or injury. Hearing loss due to aging can be so gradual that we often...
Advice for Seniors: Nine Steps to Take Now to Safely Survive an Emergency
By Janet D’Agostino, MA, MSN, RN Clinical Supervisor You have been watching the Weather on the TV for hours now. They encourage you to evacuate because they expect your neighborhood to become impassable due to high water, a snowstorm, or the possibility of losing...
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
Every brain is at risk to develop 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...
Solo Aging: Learning How to Lessen the Burden of Loneliness
By Morgyn Thomas, Intern, The Option Group Modern technology has made it easier for people to stay in touch, and the development of phones and social media has helped many individuals who struggle with loneliness. However, the aging population cannot always cope with...