Welcome Wisdom

Welcome Fall

— by Nancy McMurchie, ECM Accounting and Graphic Design The first week of October is National Mental Illness Awareness Month.  Many individuals in our community battle with mental health issues and often go undiagnosed until the last years of their lives.  Taking the time to nurture and take care of oneself is an important aspect of mental wellness. ... Read More

Don’t hesitate to ask for help

— Denise MacDonald, ECM RN Care Manager Denise MacDonald joined Elder Care Management in March of 2016 as a part-time RN Care Manager. Denise graduated from Long Beach State with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with an emphasis in Gerontology.  She went back to school to become an RN and was working in Oncology when she was recruited by Visiting... Read More

Make Your Wishes Known

— Felicia Juntunen, ECM Care Manager Felicia Juntunen, Elder Care Management Care Manager, has a wealth of knowledge on issues many seniors and our clients face everyday.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s in Gerontology from California State University, Sacramento.  She first served as a student intern with ECM and then joined the care management team... Read More

A Dose of Fresh Air

— Carole Henderson, ECM RN Care Manager A warm Elder Care Management welcome has been extended to our newest addition, Carole Henderson. Carole joined ECM as a part-time Care Manager in January. She has over 30 years of nursing experience with respected institutions in the field of medicine including University of Michigan, Duke University, Kaiser, and Gilead Sciences. Along... Read More

Don’t Worry Be…

— Ginger McMurchie, ECM Owner and Care Manager Hopefully you have already had a chance to acquaint yourself with Elder Care Management’s owner, Ginger McMurchie.  After almost 20 years of experience in the Sacramento area senior care industry, she is easy to recognize.  Her experience in independent living, assisted living, home care and placement all contribute to her... Read More

A Prescription for Life

— Judy Kent, ECM Care Coordinator  Judy joined Elder Care Management in October 2016 after a career in business.  She has an undergraduate degree in education and a Master’s in Business Administration.  Her interest in caring for the elderly was an outgrowth of her three years spent as the primary caregiver for her mother, who battled... Read More

Loneliness

— Sandy Evans, ECM RN Care Manager A recent article reminded me that over one-third of people over 65 live alone. Many of those are in poor health and experience health problems that include anxiety and depression.  You may know a relative, neighbor or friend who has lived alone for quite some time.  They may seem... Read More