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Your Loved One Needs Help- Here’s How you know! 

September 20, 2024 — Your Loved One Needs Help- Here’s How you know!  Being aware of our elderly loved one’s mental and emotional well-being is just as important as addressing their physical needs. Life can be unpredictable, and aging often brings new challenges that may not always be easy to see. However, recognizing the subtle signs of distress can help you... Read More

Understanding Suicide Prevention

September 1, 2024 — What does Suicide Prevention mean? From the Desk of our Director of Care Management, Jennifer Escobar September is National Sucide Prevention Month.  A time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and the tremendous impact it has on individuals, families and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the importance of mental health.  According to the... Read More

Tip- Nutrition

July 28, 2024 — We asked our Care Management team: What is one nutritional tip you give to your clients?  Here are some of their responses: Shari: Hydrate. Hydrate. And hydrate more. Older adults need to hydrate more to prevent dehydration which many times leads to hospitalization. Jennifer: Prioritize protein-to help maintain their muscle mass and strength. Muscle is... Read More

Tip- Assessing Safety in the Home

May 2, 2024 — We asked our Care Management team: What is one one thing you look for to make sure a home is safe? Here are some of their responses: Shari: Lighting is a critical factor when assessing our clients’ homes including: if they are working, how bright, where they are, and lighting to assist at night. Katherine:... Read More

From the CEO’s Desk: What Passover Offers

April 21, 2024 — As Passover approaches, my mind drifts back to childhood memories – the warmth of the kitchen filled with the intoxicating aroma of my mother’s matzah ball soup, the table groaning under the weight of a feast prepared with love, and the joyous chaos of a multi-generational family gathering. Passover, however, is more than just a... Read More

From the CEO’s Desk: What does 13 mean?

March 26, 2024 — I was asked this month: what it means to have reached the milestone of 13 years of Senior Options? This is my raw unedited answer: To some, 13 is an unlucky number, but at Senior Options it is anything but. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on 13 years of growth, 13 years of... Read More

Tip- What to ask at a Doctor’s Visit?

January 25, 2024 — We asked our Care Management team: What is one question you should ask at routine Doctor’s Visit? Here are some of their responses: Shari: Review of current Labs, medication regimen, including dosage, frequency and refills. Linda: Ask for any lab work,  vital signs , and how is client overall health compared to last visit. If... Read More

Tip- When to bring in a Care Manager

January 18, 2024 — We asked our Care Management team: What red flags tell you to bring in a Care Manager? Here are some of their responses: Shari: New diagnoses that may come with the aging process, such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Depression to name a few. Briana: When declines are noticed by friends , family or a doctor... Read More

From the CEO’s Desk: Sights on the Future, Reflecting on 2023

January 8, 2024 — January 8, 2024 A Message to our greater Senior Options family, As we begin a new year together, we reflect on the past and set our sights on the future. I wanted to share some highlights of 2023 as we go full force into 2024: We created a Co-Manager Initiative to close any gaps that... Read More
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