By Ellen Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM Families navigating senior care often need clear, practical guidance before a crisis. Common “sudden disasters” include falls, medication problems, or rapid changes in memory or behavior. These events can feel sudden when there is no...
Aging Life Care Month: Why Expert Guidance Matters More Than Ever
By Hannah Miller, RBT, Care Management Associate/Behavioral Analyst May is Aging Life Care Month, a time to recognize the importance of expert guidance when life becomes complex. The Option Group's Certified Aging Life Care Managers understand the challenges of caring...
Navigating Aging with Confidence: The Role of a Health Care Advocate
As we age, we must learn to better care for ourselves, especially when facing serious health challenges that may require guidance and support. Aging brings not only physical changes, such as declining hearing, limited eyesight, and sometimes dementia, but also...
20 Smart & Simple Snacks: Fueling Your Loved One’s Health (Without the Stress)
Let's be honest, you're already juggling a million things. Doctor's appointments, medication schedules, insurance calls, and somehow keeping your own life together. The last thing you need is to stress about whether Mom ate something nutritious between...
Uplift. Defend. Transform. The Heart of Social Work
By Hannah Miller, RPT March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and impact of social workers across the country. It also feels like the perfect opportunity to share why I chose this path and why I am studying to become a...
Making Care Easier: The Tapestry Behind Our Work
By Ellen Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, President, Certified Aging Care Manager Building a care-focused organization, one thread at a time I often think about my work as a tapestry—something built slowly, thread by thread, over time. It began with a simple passion: helping...
Caring for the Aging Heart: What Seniors and Caregivers Should Know
Show Your Heart Some Love This February. February is American Heart Month—a meaningful time to focus on heart health, especially for older adults. As we age, caring for our hearts becomes even more important, and small, thoughtful changes can help protect health,...
15 Years of Clear Choices and Better Care: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
In 2026, The Option Group proudly celebrated 15 years of service—fifteen years of walking alongside families, advocating for clients, and helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with clarity and compassion. When we first opened our doors in...
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...