by Lisa Krauss | Nov 15, 2025 | Caregiver Burnout, Respite Care
Respite care can take on many different forms depending on the needs of the senior and the caregiver. Respite care can mean anything from a family member or friend stepping in for a few hours to arranging a stay in a local assisted living community for a few weeks....
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Creative Life, Finding Purpose in Life, Hobbies for Seniors, Learning New Skills, New Chapter in Life, Quality of Life, Senior Activities
After Brenda’s husband passed away, her children reached out to Growing Options for help with Brenda’s care. Brenda had an early stage of dementia, which allowed her to stay in her home independently for the time being, but her children worried about her living alone,...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caring for Parent, Long Distance Care
Do you live far away from your aging parents? Many adult children in the same situation face a dilemma. How can they care for their parents when they need help with day-to-day needs? How can they find local aging resources they can trust? How will they get help in an...
by Lisa Krauss | Aug 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Health and Safety, Nature, Planning Ahead, Summer Safety
August can be a wonderful month, full of back yard BBQ’s, vacations with family… and heat stroke, sun damage, and dehydration. August is National Summer Sun Safety Month for good reason, as the month’s higher UV index and temperatures create a higher risk of...
by Lisa Krauss | Jul 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Aneurysm Treatment & Recovery, Caregiver Support, Caring for Parent
Over the past few months, we have shared the story of Maria’s recovery from a brain aneurysm. Maria and her daughter Sofia found that working with Growing Options turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for growth. Their Aging Life Care Manager® managed the...
