ANCHOR: Expert Geriatric Care Management, Backed by Elder Options
Navigating aging can be overwhelming. From medical care and housing to financial decisions and safety, families are often left juggling complex systems while balancing their own responsibilities. ANCHOR is a private pay geriatric care management service offering a personalized approach, ensuring each customer receives the right care, at the right time, in the right place. […]
Celebrating Caregivers in Alachua County
Virginia Grant, founder of Assurance, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers, is on a mission to change the way caregivers experience their role. Her latest effort is the Caregiver Festival — a free event taking place on April 18th at the Senior Recreation Center from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Designed to support and connect […]
Elder Options Announces ANCHOR
Elder Options launched ANCHOR, a new private-pay geriatric care management program supporting older adults and caregivers. ANCHOR helps individuals and families navigate resources, coordinate support, and manage everyday life as needs change. The program was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting led by Elder Options CEO Katina Mustipher, joined by members of the Elder Options Board of […]
SNAP Benefit Update
SNAP Update from DCF: https://snap.myflfamilies.com/ The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administered through the Florida Department of Children and Families is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a federal agency whose funding was affected by the federal government shutdown. On November 13, 2025, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service provided guidance to states […]
Senior Spotlight: Supporting Veterans with SHINE
Most people slow down after retirement, but not Nick Ross. Upon retiring from the U.S. Navy,, he decided he wasn’t done serving yet. He found his next mission at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, where he discovered something that would shape his path forward: watching fellow veterans and their families navigate […]
Talking to Loved Ones about Financial Wellness
As caregivers, your role includes protecting your loved one’s emotional, physical, and financial health. Financial trouble can be hard to spot, but early action is key. Greg Smith, CFP®, Financial Advisor and Trish Gleason, CRPS®, Financial Advisor at Raymond James identified five warning signs to watch for: Sign 1: Unusual Spending Habits Look for impulse […]
AARP Recognizes Alachua County, Elder Options and more
Elder Options Celebrates AARP Recognition of Alachua County joining Age-Friendly States and Communities We’re excited to share that AARP recently presented a recognition plaque to Alachua County and the Age-Friendly Alachua group. Jill Auld, Associate State Director of AARP Florida, and Claudia Tuck, Community Support Services Director, joined an Alachua County Board of Commissioners meeting […]
New Program Announcement: GUIDE for Caregivers
We’re excited to share that Elder Options is now a proud participant in Medicare’s new GUIDE program, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience. This innovative model offers free support to people living with dementia and their caregivers, including 24/7 access to a support hotline, care coordination, caregiver education, and short-term respite care. We are currently providing […]
Senior Spotlight: Union County Seniors on the Move
Doris Thomas & Alicia Maxwell – Moving with Purpose, Serving with Love Alicia Maxwell and Doris Thomas have been connected through the Lake Butler community for years. Alicia even went to school with Doris’s younger siblings. Both women share a commitment to their community, their church, and volunteer work. In July 2024, they launched Union […]
Senior Spotlight: Callie Bryant
Spotlight on Callie Bryant: A Heart That Gives At 83 years old, Gainesville native Callie Bryant radiates a love for life and people that’s as vibrant as her garden. One of 14 siblings, Callie grew up on a farm surrounded by goats, chickens, and a close-knit family. Callie welcomed me into her home with warmth, […]
