By Diana (DeeDee) Bycoffe, RN, Nurse Care Manager 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...
10 Essential Tips for Advocating for a Loved One in a Nursing Home
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator Navigating the care of a loved one in a nursing home can be overwhelming, emotionally draining, and logistically challenging. Whether you're ensuring they receive the best possible care, protecting their dignity,...
How Can The Option Group’s Aging Life Care Managers Help You Today?
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager May is Aging Life Care Month. The Option Group's Certified Aging Life Care Managers understand the challenges of caring for individuals who need assistance throughout their lifespan due to aging, dementia,...
Improve your Nutrition with these 20 Choices for Healthy Snacking for Seniors
Most of us know that nutrition plays a vital role in aging well. Healthy eating means consuming a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination helps to ward off diseases including type 2...
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...
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...
Home for the Holidays: Things to Look for While Visiting Your Aging Parents
As you make travel plans to see your loved ones this holiday season, you may want to prepare yourself for what you’ll find when you get there. Parents are pretty good at hiding their ailments — until we see them in person. And without a helpful resource, knowing the...
Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes when Picking a 2025 Medicare Health Plan
Are you approaching Medicare enrollment or helping a loved one navigate these crucial healthcare decisions? Medicare offers a range of plans, and understanding the available options can make a big difference in securing the right coverage for 2025. Medicare Part D and...
Caring for a Caregiver: What You Can Do Today to Ease their Burden
By Janet D’Agostino MA, MSN, DM, RN, Clinical Supervisor Many people find caregiving one of the most intense activities. For most, caregivers' days go from early morning to late at night, often during the night. If you have ever conversed with a caregiver, the most...