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From Crisis to Confidence: How Senior Options Helped a Family from Across the Country

From Crisis to Confidence: How Senior Options Helped a Family from Across the Country

We recently received a call from David, a concerned son living in California. His father, Sam, is 82 years old and lives in Boca Raton. Sam has Parkinson’s, cognitive decline, and struggles with incontinence. His mobility is limited, and he’s been falling more often. For years, Sam relied on his partner Linda, his caregiver of 25+ years. But when Linda was hospitalized, everything changed.

With no local family, a kind handyman had stepped in to help with day-to-day tasks, but it wasn’t sustainable. David was unsure about his dad’s finances, legal documents, and how to even begin providing support from across the country.

Enter Senior Options.

We offered what we do best: a comprehensive assessment, a custom care plan, and hands-on implementation. David’s biggest concern? “My dad is resistant to services.”

That’s something we hear often. We know this generation values independence and privacy. But our team has been through this countless times—we’re experts at building trust and creating partnerships with even the most hesitant clients.

By the end of our first visit, Sam was asking when he’d see his Care Manager again.

Within days, we had a caregiver in place, legal and financial resources mobilized, a medical alert system installed, and safety upgrades made to Sam’s home. The result? A safer environment, a higher quality of life, and peace of mind for his entire family.

And this is just the beginning.