By Stacy Alcide, RN, Certified Aging Life Care Manager As our family members age, it is essential to prioritize their well-being, especially regarding their ability to drive safely. Difficult decisions such as taking away senior driver motor vehicle privileges are...
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. Our...
Why Should You Use a Professional Care Manager for Your Loved One?
We all want to provide the best possible care for our loved ones. However, sometimes the maze of options is confusing and the difficulties seem overwhelming. Care managers help families sort through complex issues and find the best care solutions for their specific...
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, consideration, and soul searching. How do you decide what is best for you and your family?...
Tips to Know Now: Is Your Loved One a Safe Driver?
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager, The Option Group Do you remember the day you passed your driver’s certification test and received your official driver’s license? Oh, the joy! The sense of freedom that came with that small piece of paper....
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...
Do I Need an Aging LifeCare Expert?
By Taie Leverette and Noel White May is a special time of year, full of rebirth and growth. It's also when we celebrate National Aging Life Care Month! This is a great time to honor those educated and certified professionals that are the "boots on the ground" for...
Hospice Care: Why Planning Now Can Pay Off Later
By: Morgan Fezza, Care Manager For years there have been many misconceptions and myths surrounding Hospice Care and End of Life situations. What many people do not know is how being proactive in receiving the correct comfort measures can make all the difference in...
Know the Answers to Lower Your Loved One’s Risk of Falls
By Janice Pressede, Nurse Care Manager The Fall season is here, and with the National Council on Aging's Falls Prevention week beginning, it seems appropriate to talk about fall prevention. Do you know how best to reduce your loved one's fall risk? Falls don't...