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7 Things to Do With Your Parents Before It’s Too Late

July 7, 2026 — We say it every day without thinking: “I’ll call them tomorrow.” “We’ll do that next time.” “There’s no rush.” But there is a rush. There always was. At Senior Options, we sit with families every day who are navigating the middle and later chapters of their parents’ lives. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned... Read More

The Heat Is Not Optional. Neither Is This List.

June 26, 2026 — The Heat Is Not Optional. Neither Is This List. Every summer in South Florida, we watch the temperature climb, and with it, the risk to older adults in our community. Heat-related illness is not just uncomfortable. It can be life-threatening. And the scary part? It can creep up quietly, long before anyone realizes something is... Read More

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? There are still options

May 5, 2026 — Most people know Parkinson’s as a tremor disease. What many don’t realize is that it is now the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world, and its reach goes far beyond shaking hands. One of the highlights of the 42nd Annual Aging Life Care Association® Conference in Austin was hearing from Hilary Byatt, Chief Operating Officer... Read More

The “Pitt” Fall

April 12, 2026 — The “Pitt” Fall: When Medication is the Culprit Yes, I caught the recent episode of The Pitt featuring Frida and Ed Cohen, Did You? Spoilers below! If you work in the aging space or if you are currently navigating the care of an aging parent, I suspect you related to it instantaneously. I know I... Read More

From The CEO’s Desk: Beware of The Chair

April 9, 2026 — Beware of the Chair We’ve all seen it. You walk into your parent’s or grandparent’s home, and there they are, settled into that familiar, overstuffed recliner. It’s their “spot.” It’s comfortable, it’s trademarked, and it’s where they spend the vast majority of their day. Whether it’s 10:00 AM on a Tuesday or 4:00 PM on... Read More

Thank you to all of the Social Workers!

March 19, 2026 — March is Social Work Month- and as a proud social worker, this one is especially close to my heart. Social work is not just a profession; it’s a calling. It’s the quiet moments of listening when someone feels unheard. It’s standing beside individuals and families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.... Read More

My Takeaways from the New York ALCA Conference

December 9, 2025 — My Takeaways from the New York ALCA Conference Talking about the inevitable is never easy. But this week’s ALCA (Aging Life Care Association) Conference reminded me how important it is to help families move from denial to dialogue when it comes to end-of-life planning. One of the most powerful sessions focused on Medical Aid in... Read More

“Hospitals Are for Having Babies”… If Only

August 27, 2025 — “Hospitals Are for Having Babies”… If Only My mother used to say, “Hospitals are for having babies!” It was her way of saying they should be places for joy, not worry. But when an older loved one (65+) is admitted, there’s a hidden risk many families don’t know about: hospital delirium. It can come on... Read More