Founders
Becky Peters and Pam Goodman launched Lifespan in 1983 because they saw a need in their community to better serve the aging population. Both had been working as RN's and knew that there was a component in the continuum of care that was missing. Lifespan was born. And over twenty-five years later, Lifespan continues to be a leader in geriatric care management.
Lifespan was one of the first geriatric care management agencies on the West Coast. As pioneers and leaders, Peters and Goodman were a part of the first group of Geriatric Care Managers certified through testing and experience as Certified Care Managers (CMC). Their aging expertise adds professional oversight to all of Lifespan's services.
Ms. Peters and Ms. Goodman volunteer their time and energy to many community boards related to older persons in the community. Lifespan maintains membership and participation in the American Society on Aging, National Association of Geriatric Care Management, National Guardianship Association, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
Becky Peters, RN, BSN, CMC - Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Peters has 30 years of experience with geriatric nursing in public and private settings. She has served on the faculty of Cabrillo College and has participated in many community boards. She was president of the Alzheimer's Association Board of Directors in 1995. In addition to her community volunteerism, Peters has authored several articles and a chapter in the book, Managing Home Care for the Elderly - Lessons from Community-based Agencies. Peters is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics related to eldercare management, aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Ms. Peters received her B.S. in nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. Additional credentials include California Public Health Nursing credential and Geriatric Care Manager certification.
Pamela Goodman, RN, CMC - President
Ms. Goodman's 30+ years of experience in the field of aging includes adult day health care, acute psychiatric care and home health care. Additionally, Goodman has several years of experience managing the issues specific to Alzheimer's disease and the impact this disease has on family and other loved ones.
Goodman is well-published in the areas of mental health, geriatric care and aging.
In addition to her work in the local community, Goodman has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers and is a past-President of the Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club.
Ms. Goodman received her B.S. in nursing from Humboldt State University and is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager.