Published: November 2, 2020
It’s open enrollment time for health insurance. Offered once a year, open enrollment means individuals can choose a health insurance plan or opt out of the one they have and move to another plan. Open enrollment means it is “open” to everyone in contrast to other times in the year when only a specific life… Read More
Published: May 2, 2018
It had taken weeks and months of work to get to this point. The decision was agonizing and the self doubt grew by the day. Nevertheless without any fanfare, Elder Options was a new business May 1, 1988. To put it all in perspective, remember President Reagan was running the country. It was the year… Read More
Published: March 7, 2018
In 2010, 13% of the U.S. population had reached the age of 65. According to 2016 statistics that number has increased to 46 million. Now many of us are over 65 (myself included) and there are times that I resent the implication that I’m part of the growing older population and thus, need help. Although… Read More
Published: July 26, 2017
When Margaret fell for the second time in two years breaking her other hip, she was unable at 86 to remain at home any longer. Her ability to walk, get up or down and take care of her every day needs was so diminished that once she completed the rehabilitation in the skilled nursing facility,… Read More