By Holly Layne, LPN, Nurse Care Manager March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and at The Option Group, we strive to provide people with debilitating illnesses with the absolute best in person-centered care management. Many of us take for granted the...
5 Tips to Manage Parkinson’s: Maintaining Independence and Improving Quality of Life
By Stacy Alcide Parkinson's Disease is a slow, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects about one million Americans. The exact cause is still under investigation, and various factors, including a combination of genetic and environmental factors, may...
National Cancer Survivor’s Day 2023: A Message of Hope from a Cancer Survivor
By Elaina ThomakosCare Communication Liaison A cancer diagnosis is something no one ever anticipates. When given the life-changing news, so many questions and scenarios rapidly come to mind. The ultimate answer will unfold in due course, but in the process, each small...
Tips for Caring for a Loved One with MS
By Stacy Alcide, RN, Certified Aging Life Care Manager MS Awareness Week: March 13 - 19, 2022 What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? MS is a chronic condition where the body’s own immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). The...
Tips for Caring for a Loved One with MS
By Stacy Alcide, RNCertified Aging Life Care Manager MS Awareness Week: March 7 - 13, 2021 What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? MS is a chronic condition where the body’s own immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). The...