Mary Lynn Pannen, RN, BSN, CCM - President/CEO of Sound Options
Susan had made the decision about three months ago to quit her job and care for her mother. Her Mom had heart disease and was not able to function without help at home, so Susan and her husband decided to help out. read more
Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) are elder care specialists who evaluate older adults’ functional abilities and home environment. GCMs meet with the older adult and family, create individualized care plans to address any gaps in activities read more
Medication management for elders can be a minefield. Elders are often treated by several doctors, and each doctor may have prescribed medications. read more
One can hardly pick up a newspaper or periodical and not see stories about families struggling to provide for a loved one who needs long-term care. Often accompanying the article is a statement about whether long-term care insurance read more
As a family caregiver you have embarked upon the roller coaster ride of your life. Whether you get off the ride shaken and bruised or ready to go agai... read more
The recent proliferation of daycare facilties for seniors reflects the increasing awareness of the need for caregivers to take care of themselves as w... read more
Eldercare involves every aspect of life. As a caregiver, you may therefore be called upon to support an elder’s medical, legal, social, psychologica... read more
Long-term care facility used to mean nursing home, but increasing life expectancy and growth in the number of elders in need of care in recent years h... read more
