The Baltimore Banner recently published an article penned by Ellen Platt entitled, “Perspective: Small businesses can attract, retain employees despite labor shortages.” (Photo: Jintak Han for the Baltimore Banner) As we start a new year, Americans are usually filled with a renewed sense of optimism — a fresh perspective and a positive outlook on what is to come. For small business owners, 2023 hasn’t brought the same excitement. Labor shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions are battering businesses of all sizes across this country, and Baltimore-area small businesses such as mine are experiencing all these challenges. Sen. Ben Cardin said […]
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By: Ellen Platt at The Option Group Being a caregiver is incredibly demanding, and not just physically. Many caregivers experience caregiver burnout, or a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that is often accompanied by a change in attitude. Burnout can occur when a caregiver is not getting adequate support or when they are going beyond their physical, financial or emotional abilities to provide care. What are the symptoms of caregiver burnout? 11 Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout Because the symptoms of caregiver burnout are so similar to symptoms for other conditions like exhaustion, stress and depression, it’s important […]
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Watch the following video prepared by an Alzheimer’s Association educator to support family caregivers during the upcoming holidays http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4niJQyUZ_4
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Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM The Option Group Case Management and Consulting 410-667-0266 New Survey of Aging Experts Gives Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Family Feud when Caring for Aging Parents Hunt Valley, MD: The Option Group Case Management and Consulting Ellen Platt, Geriatric Care Manager with The Option Group in Hunt Valley, MD participated in a survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) of 335 geriatric care managers across the country on this question–Looking for tips on how to avoid a major family […]
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