The Option Group

01/28/2026

Join us on February 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, for an engaging and insightful Zoom webinar discussion “Insights from Care Managers”. Featuring Ellen Platt and the experienced team from The Option Group. As The Option Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, this special session offers a rare insider’s view into the world of aging life care. Hosted by the Positive Aging Community. February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). REGISTER at https://zurl.co/5X38c.

Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion featuring Ellen Platt and the experienced team from The Option Group. As The Option Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, this special session offers a rare insider’s view into the world of aging life care management.

01/27/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Ellen Platt and The Option Group’s 15th anniversary with this brief video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZaEj1CZ2zo. Thank you, Ellen, for 15 years of vision, dedication, and a lasting impact on so many lives.

01/27/2026

Burnout has become so normalized in leadership that many people assume it is simply part of the job. It doesn’t have to be. Register today for The Empowered Alliance’s Beyond Burnout - a REAL Conversation on Health, Caregiving & Capacity. Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:30 – 11. This is not a wellness workshop. It is a leadership conversation rooted in reality. Limited seating available. Registration is now open at https://zurl.co/h1ssN. Hosted at The Option Group, 11019 McCormick Rd., Suite 260, Hunt Valley, MD.

A Real Conversation on Health, Caregiving, and Capacity Hosted by: The Option Group

01/23/2026

Our clients’ needs come first. Like strands in a web, every role at The Option Group connects to create something stronger. Together, we provide care that truly supports those we serve.

01/21/2026

Join us on February 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, for an engaging and insightful Zoom webinar discussion “Insights from Care Managers”. Featuring Ellen Platt and the experienced team from The Option Group. As The Option Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, this special session offers a rare insider’s view into the world of aging life care. Hosted by the Positive Aging Community. February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). REGISTER at https://zurl.co/xWm0Z.

Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion featuring Ellen Platt and the experienced team from The Option Group. As The Option Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, this special session offers a rare insider’s view into the world of aging life care management.

01/19/2026

“Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a world rooted in compassion, courage, and unity.

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.