The Option Group

01/16/2026

“You cannot pour from an empty cup—caring for yourself is part of caring for someone else.” Caring for a loved one is meaningful, but it can also be overwhelming. Understanding the early signs can help you stay balanced, healthy, and able to provide safe care long-term. Read more at https://zurl.co/S7RYg

By Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM, Aging Life Care™ Manager Caring for a loved one is meaningful, but it can also be overwhelming. Many caregivers don’t recognize burnout until their health, mood, and daily functioning begin to decline. Understanding the early signs can help you stay balanced, he...

01/14/2026

The Option Group received the following note of thanks from Karl Douglas of Synergy Baltimore. Glad to help, Karl!

01/09/2026

This month The Option Group proudly celebrates 15 years of service—fifteen years of walking alongside families, advocating for clients, and helping people navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with clarity and compassion. Read more at https://zurl.co/dnhuS. Thank you for trusting us with your clients and loved ones. Onward and upward!

01/07/2026

Are you looking for an early-stage social engagement group for someone with Alzheimer's? The Memory Café is a safe and relaxed place where people with early-stage memory loss, their families and friends can come together. Join us on Wednesday 1/14/25, from 12-1 PM, hosted at The Option Group, 11019 McCormick Rd., Suite 260, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Prescreening is required 3 business days from the date of the event. Contact the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900. Thanks to these volunteer leaders and Right at Home's Jack Orlando for their support!

01/05/2026

Celebrating 15 Years! Congratulations to Ellen Platt on the 15th anniversary of The Option Group — a milestone built on dedication, compassion, and unwavering care management and advocacy for older adults, those with catastrophic injury, chronic diseases, and disabilities. Ellen’s leadership has guided countless families through some of their toughest decisions, always with empathy, expertise, and heart. Here’s to 15 years of making a difference — and to many more ahead!

01/02/2026

Are you providing care for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s? Would you like to meet others in the same situation? Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Caregiver Meet Up on Monday, 1/12/26, from 6:30-8 PM, hosted at The Option Group office. In-person and virtual hybrid. Please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to register and receive login information for virtual meetings.

12/31/2025

As we step into the New Year, our greatest wish is for your continued health and well-being. In a world that moves quickly, we hope the year ahead brings balance, resilience, and moments of renewal for you and those you care about.

12/25/2025

Season’s Greetings from The Option Group. Wishing you Peace in your heart and Happiness in your home this Holiday Season!

12/22/2025

Season’s Greetings from The Option Group. https://zurl.co/85y77 . Wishing you Peace in your heart and Happiness in your home this Holiday Season!

Happy Holidays from your friends at The Option Group.

12/19/2025

The Option Group shared a joyful and memorable evening of camaraderie at the office Holiday Hoopla, celebrating teamwork, laughter, and holiday cheer. A heartfelt thank you to Ellen Platt for hosting such a sumptuous, fun-filled celebration. Here’s to closing one chapter and stepping enthusiastically into what’s ahead!

12/17/2025

Were excited to announce that Brittani Primrose, MS, CDP, joined the Option Group in December 2025 as a Care Manager. Brittani has extensive experience working across long-term care facilities and short-term rehabilitation settings. She earned her Master of Science in Gerontology from Towson University and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Slippery Rock University. You can read more about her extensive experience at https://zurl.co/mtRFg.

12/15/2025

Many people find caregiving to be one of the most demanding and emotionally intense roles they will ever undertake. For most caregivers, days begin early, stretch late into the night, and are often interrupted by the needs of their loved one. Learn more about how you can help the caregiver at https://zurl.co/a1ZQG. For compassionate, personalized care management for your loved one, contact The Option Group at 866-227-3798 (866-CARES98).

Many people find caregiving to be one of the most demanding and emotionally intense roles they will ever undertake. For most caregivers, days begin early, stretch late into the night, and are often interrupted by the needs of their loved one. Talk to any caregiver and you will likely hear the same w...