By Morgyn Thomas, Intern, The Option Group Modern technology has made it easier for people to stay in touch, and the development of phones and social media has helped many individuals who struggle with loneliness. However, the aging population cannot always cope with...
May is Aging Life Care Month
By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager Why is an AGING LIFE CARE ASSOCIATION (ALCA) Professional Important? The transitions of life sneak up on us and we find ourselves saying "What do we do now?" For example, you live a substantial distance...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Steps to Take Now to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Many believe that the risk of falls are an unavoidable part of the aging process, but this is not true. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans over the age of 65 do fall in any given year. At The Option...
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...
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....