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, […]

Elder Options Recognized for work with UF Health Care One Clinic

Elder Options to be recognized for work with UF Health Care One Clinic during 2025 Patient Safety and Quality Week poster session For several years, Elder Options has partnered with UF Health to address hospital readmission rates of patients with chronic health problems and unmet Health-Related Social Needs, such as housing insecurity, food insecurity, and […]

What is Home Health Care?

Home health care allows individuals to heal and regain strength in a familiar setting while maintaining direct communication with their doctors. The name “home health” refers to a wide range of personalized services for each individual. Skilled home health agencies can provide nursing care; physical, speech, occupational, respiratory and IV therapy; home health aide and […]

Aging Matters: Programs, technology help seniors navigate loss of keys

Ronnie Lovler In this car-centric society, what do you do when you can no longer drive?It’s important to think about, and most people don’t, according to Beth Gibson, a certified driver rehabilitation specialist at UF’s SmartDriver Rehab. More often, Americans are focused on issues such as planning for retirement, making changes at home to age […]

Senior Spotlight: Norm Conti

Norm Conti: An Advocate for Seniors in Gilchrist County If you spend any time at the Senior Center in Trenton, you’re bound to meet Norm Conti. In fact, you probably won’t just meet him—you’ll see him in action, helping someone into a car, decorating for the season, or making sure a fellow senior gets the […]

Aging Matters: Holidays bring ups, downs for seniors

 Ronnie Lovler A group of older Gainesville women decided to act independently to combat the possible holiday blues by organizing their own trip to St. Augustine to view that city’s famed “Nights of Lights.” The Facebook group Wise Women of Gainesville posted a notice welcoming those who wanted to jointly rent a bus to see […]

CCE & OAA RFP/RFI Clarification Requests

A Question and Answer document is provided related to requests for clarification about the CCE and OAA RFP and RFI. RFP-RFI Q&A

CCE & OAA Pre-Proposal/Bidders Conference

Elder Options held a CCE & OAA Pre-Proposal/Bidders Conference on December 13, 2024.  Links to the Agenda, Request for Clarification Form, and a recording of the meeting are available. Pre-Proposal Conference AgendaRFP Request for Clarification FormPre-Conference Audio Below https://youtu.be/IiEcnO7LSBM