By Madison Wallace, RN, Nurse Care Manager The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your caregiving methods. Your review should include what is working well for you and what needs to be changed. Maybe you are caring for your children while also caring for...
Get Help Today Meeting Your 2024 New Year’s Resolution
By Colleen Matulaitis, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Care Manager As we approach the start of 2024, it is time to get our new year resolutions on paper. What are some of your plans for the coming year? Maybe you’d like to lose weight, start exercising, spend more time with family...
Unlocking Your Potential: The Benefits of Using a Life Coach Now
By Stacy Alcide RN, BSN, CCM, Certified Aging Life Care Manager In life's journey, we often encounter external and internal obstacles that can hinder our personal and professional growth. A life coach can be a guiding light, helping individuals break through limiting...
Tips for Traveling with the Elderly During the Holidays
By Stacy Alcide RN, BSN, CCM, Certified Aging Life Care Manager Traveling with elderly family members during the holidays can be a heartwarming experience, creating cherished memories for all generations. However, it also requires careful planning and consideration of...
Clients Share Their Personal Stories of Success with The Option Group
Several clients share how their quality of life and that of their family improved thanks to help from The Option Group. WMAR captures these stories as part of their "Discover the Power of Age" initiative.
Resource Guide: The Option Group Capabilities Brochure
The Option Group is committed to providing all-encompassing care management services for individuals facing unique challenges such as disabilities, chronic illness, or age-related issues across all life stages: Services for Seniors (55+) Services for Adults (21-54)...
A Critical Discussion: How to Talk Driver Safety Now with Your Loved One
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...
Ten Tips to Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, it is often hard to find time to spend solely on yourself. Many caregivers tend to put the needs of their loved ones over their own needs. This can result in the declining mental and physical health of the caregiver, ultimately negatively impacting...
Tips Sandwich Generation Caregivers Need Now
By Elaina Thomakos, Care Communication Liaison This Mother's Day, take time to check in with the mothers in your life or take some time to focus on yourself if you are a mother. Mothers are caregivers to so many in their lives, and as people are living to an older...