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Geriatric Care Managers Receive National Attention
Jun 16, 2008

As suggested in a recent N.Y. Times article, "...in the next 10 years, geriatric care managers will be one of the most important professional roles in the whole health services delivery system." read more

Sound Options Wins Better Workplace Award
Feb 15, 2008

The Association of Washington Business (AWB) recognized Sound Options in its annual Better Workplace Awards on Feb. 6 at St. Martin’s University in Lacey. AWB member Sound Options received the award in the category of innovative benefits for its employees.

"These awards are given to dispel the myth that most businesses don’t care about their employees," said AWB President Don Brunell.... read more

Sound Options President Quoted in US News and World Report
Nov 12, 2007

Sound Options Inc. President and CEO Mary Lynn Pannen was quoted in the Nov. 12 issue of US News and World Report.

In the article titled ‘Taking Care of Your Parents’ Pannen offers advice to adult children as they look into the best way to take caring for their aging parents. The current president of the National Association of... read more

Senior Resource Services Joins the Sound Options Team
Aug 08, 2007

Sound Options, Inc. has been serving clients in Seattle since it was founded in 1989, and has opened a new office to better serve the community.

As of July 1 Sound Options, Inc. expanded its presence in Seattle with the acquisition of Senior Resource Services, which includes a local office in Lynnwood.

"We're excited to continue the 32-year commitment to... read more

Sound Options Inc. Steps Out for Alzheimer's
Aug 06, 2007

Sound Options Inc. (SOI) is taking a step toward ending Alzheimer's by participating as a sponsor in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk, August 25, at Annie Wright School in Tacoma.

"We have seen the impact of Alzheimer's on families in the community," said SOI President and Founder Mary Lynn Pannen. "Getting together and walking to end Alzheimer's will be an... read more

Mary Lynn Pannen Named President of The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
May 08, 2007

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers is proud to announce that Mary Lynn Pannen, President and CEO of Sound Options, Inc., is the official President of NAPGCM.

NAPGCM was formed in 1984 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families in the United States. The association currently boasts a membership of over 2,100 care managers.

Professional... read more