November 24, 2020 —
2020 has certainly presented challenges we could have never anticipated. In true Thanksgiving tradition, families around the country will ask the question “what are you grateful for?”. We all have so much to be grateful for, but there will be some glaring challenges in answering the question. At Senior Options, our team is constantly striving... Read More
October 6, 2020 —
Step By Step Tammi Haber, Senior Options Care Manager Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s is an intensely emotional and often times stressful journey. It is important to prepare for the road ahead, for the challenges you will face can be overwhelming as well as rewarding. The first step will be... Read More
October 2, 2020 —
In a time when the “same old” no longer works, Senior Options is experimenting everyday with new ways to engage our clients in an effort to slow cognitive decline. This year, Florida Atlantic Adult Day Care piloted a program introducing robotic pets to the elderly population. The company, Joy For All, reported that “stories and... Read More
September 10, 2020 —
Top Ten Tips & Resources for Alzheimer’s Briana Howard, Care Manager Listen! with love and respect. The most heartbreaking thing I ever heard an early onset woman say about her diagnosis, when asked was “No one will ever take me seriously again.” Watch body language. All people know when they are being patronized. Eyeball to eyeball,... Read More
August 25, 2020 —
Avoiding the Title ‘Frequent Flyer’ Frequent Flyer, the terminology conjures up the image of someone who spends more time in the air than on the ground. However, it also refers those who are constantly returning to the Emergency Room. My mother used to say, the only reason to be in a hospital, is to... Read More
August 20, 2020 —
Discuss these top ten topics before being discharged from a hospital to assist with a successful recovery: 1) Will I receive prescriptions? Are there any changes to the medications I was admitted with? (Get a printed list of all medications, and frequency.) 2) When is my follow up? Can you provide me with all names and... Read More
August 6, 2020 —
In every edition of The Aging 360 we strive to provide a holistic approach to navigating the aging process.Whatever the challenge there are always options available. We hope you find the information below to be helpful. The Missing Piece We are all set in our ways. The older we get, the less we like... Read More
July 10, 2020 —
The Last Gift No one likes to discuss or plan for end of life. End of life can mean many things to different people. But one thing is certain, whether we like it or not, we are all going to leave this world. On a personal note, my parents gave their four children the last... Read More
June 22, 2020 —
Many of our seniors are cancelling doctors’ appointments, discontinuing therapy sessions, and barring caregivers from their homes. In most cases these seniors are “stuck” in their homes with nobody laying eyes on them to assess their cognitive, physical and emotional well-being. The severity of the effects isolation has is unprecedented. While we can’t grasp how this... Read More
June 4, 2020 —
What’s New this Hurricane Season? June 1st officially started hurricane season. The problem is twofold, the first is getting through the storm, the second is getting through the aftermath, including losing power. Every year we collect our water, medications, flashlights, and more as we prepare for the worst and hope for the best. This year... Read More
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