Senior Citizens Opportunity for Personal Endeavors’ newest partner, Financial Security Management, has spent over 40 years helping the community plan for the future — through retirement planning, Medicare and Social Security education, insurance solutions and tax-advantaged retirement strategies. Recently, they have taken that commitment one step further by becoming a local master care partner with Electronic Caregiver. They are proud to bring Addison Care, the world’s first virtual caregiver for the home, to families right here in the Mahoning Valley.

The need is urgent. In the past year alone, 63 million adults in the United States provided care for a loved one — that’s nearly one in four adults, a number that has grown 45% since 2015. Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it’s also exhausting, stressful and sometimes overwhelming. Human caregivers are heroes, but there simply aren’t enough of them to go around. That’s where Addison comes in — not to replace people, but to fill the gaps when a caregiver cannot be present.

Financial Security Management located in Vienna is led by founder Glen Oaks and supported by his team, including his son Matthew, with a simple goal: to help families feel secure. The Addison product is not just technology — it’s a trusted partner that enhances human care, giving families peace of mind and seniors the confidence to live independently.

Think of Addison as a friendly, high-tech companion that lives on your tablet or countertop. Addison can remind loved ones to take their medications, monitor vitals, guide wellness routines, detect emergencies like falls, and even alert family or healthcare providers when help is needed. Through a combination of 24/7 AI-driven support and scheduled telecare check-ins, it provides reassurance, continuity of care and a layer of safety that families can rely on.

Addison Care is built around what is called the Five Pillars of Patient Concerns: longevity, independence, comfort, connection and understanding. It empowers seniors to stay in their homes safely, maintain their routines and live with dignity — all while keeping families informed and involved. Addison works alongside human caregivers. Many home healthcare agencies partner with Addison as part of their services, providing clients with comprehensive, flexible care.

SCOPE is happy to partner with Financial Security Management to help spread the word to local families that Addison is now available in our community at various monthly price levels. For those seeking a simpler solution, Addison also offers a wearable pendant with GPS tracking and automatic fall detection. This is especially useful if a loved one becomes lost or disoriented, or if they experience an injury and cannot speak — emergency services can locate them quickly and provide aid.

Financial Security Management is located at 972 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd SE, Vienna, OH, 330-539-1700, or go online at https://ecgcarepartner.com/financialsecuritymanagement/.

Because in the end, care isn’t just about health — it’s about dignity, connection and knowing someone is always there for you, even when life gets busy. These are the goals of both SCOPE and FSM.