The Option Group offers a comprehensive range of resources for family caregivers, medical professionals, and professional family advisors. Below you will find some industry links that offer tremendous value.
October: Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Begins
Every year, the Part D plans are allowed to change their premiums, deductibles, formularies, pharmacy contracts, and tier structure, therefore it is imperative that you be proactive during annual open enrollment to determine that you have the best plan for your needs. Medicare Part D open enrollment begins October 15, 2022, and will run through December 15, 2022. The choices you make during this time will be effective January 1, 2023.
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month
Resources and support from the National MS Society, including information on the MS Navigators
- 5 Part-Time Jobs for Retirees
- 14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation
- AARP has created a series of animated videos that highlight responsible solutions for the Medicare program. Click here to watch the video series, that urges consumers to contact Congress to keep Medicare strong with common sense solutions, not cuts.
- A Caregiver’s Guide to the Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s
- A Guide to Healthy Aging
- Drug Drop Boxes
Do you have expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the nation. Don’t risk letting your unwanted or expired drugs and medications get in the wrong hands. Get rid of them! Drug drop boxes offer a convenient, secure, and environmentally safe way to dispose of expired, unused prescriptions, or any medications no longer needed. Click here to download PDF - Home Safety and Alzheimer’s
- How to Stay Healthy in Retirement: Keep Working
- How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years
- Mental and Behavioral Health and Older Americans
- Nutritional Considerations for Seniors and the Elderly
- Personal Hygiene and Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers
- Seniors’ Addiction Prevention Guide
- The Seniors’ Guide to Home Design for Fall Prevention
- The Ultimate Guide to Home Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
- Why Elder Law Attorneys should use Aging Life Care Professionals®