Combatting Contractor Fraud

Scams, Schemes & Frauds Impacting Older Adults and How to Avoid Being a Victim: Contractor Fraud To help keep Florida’s seniors safe, we put together some tips on how to combat scammers who might target seniors for their fraudulent practices, schemes, and other scams when it comes to home improvement or repairs. This information is […]

Recognizing Gift Card Scams

Recognizing Gift Card Scams Has someone ever approached you with a request for payment using a gift card? It might appear tempting at first glance, but it’s crucial to recognize that this is most likely a scam. Scammers are skilled in manipulation, and falling prey to their schemes is surprisingly easy. Here are some prevalent […]

Protect Yourself from Phone Scams: Who’s Calling Me?

Fraud Alert!!! Protect Yourself from Phone Scams: Who’s Calling Me? In today’s world, scammers are becoming increasingly clever in their attempts to deceive people, and phone scams are on the rise. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to their tricks. We used to say, “Don’t answer the phone if you […]

Interview with Katina Mustipher, CEO

Katina Mustipher, Elder Options CEO, answers your questions! What is your vision of our company in 3-5 years’ time? Whenever anyone in our community- professional or older individual- thinks of anything related to older adults, I want them to immediately think of Elder Options.. I think we are the best-kept secret but we should not […]

Elder Affairs Celebrates Record Funding and Enhanced Support for Florida’s Aging Network in 2022

Elder Affairs Celebrates Record Funding and Enhanced Support for Florida’s Aging Network in 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham is excited to highlight the Department’s achievements under her first year of leadership, promoting Governor and First Lady DeSantis’ bold vision and commitment to strengthening Florida’s aging network. The Governor and First […]

Fixel Institute Parkinson’s Program

Fixel Institute Parkinson’s Program Reaches African and Black American Population Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people of all races, ethnicities and ages. However, there is a common misconception that PD only impacts older white men.  This has been exacerbated and stereotyped by images of older white men demonstrating a hunched-over posture with tremors all over the […]

State of Florida Dementia Caregiver Survey

On behalf of the State of Florida, the Department of Elder Affairs, and the State Health Improvement Plan Priority Area 1, please share this survey with caregivers. Florida has the second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) with over 580,000 residents with a diagnosis. ADRD does not only affect the individual but also those who […]

Katina Mustipher Named New CEO of Elder Options

Elder Options Names New Chief Executive Officer, Katina Mustipher Elder Options is pleased to announce the appointment of Katina Mustipher as our new Chief Executive Officer. Katina’s hire follows an extensive selection process that considered both internal and external candidates. With 26 years at Elder Options, Katina has held a variety of executive and operational leadership […]