Personnel Profiles

Diana Goodman, MS, President and co-founder of ElderCare Resources, Inc., has worked in public and private geriatric care management since 1980. She is a guardian, conservator, trustee, and care manager. Diana values her long-term relationships with clients and wants to be by her clients’ side whenever they need her. She has an extensive community leadership record, including service on the Laurel Hill Center Board of Directors and on the Lane Council of Government’s Senior Services Advisory Council.

 

Karen Fabiano, MPAff, Vice-President, serves as conservator, guardian, fiscal planner, and case manager. Karen applies experience gained as a state fiscal analyst, as a foster parent for mentally ill youth, and as the owner of a real-estate renovations company. At ElderCare, Karen seeks to bring stability to families who are in crisis. She especially enjoys finding ways to communicate with speech-limited persons. Karen is a member of the National Guardianship Association and is pursuing certification.

Donna Courtney, RN, is a Certified Case Manager with over 28 years of nursing experience. She has been a hospital nurse as well as a medical care manager for insurance and in-home care companies. Donna brings extensive knowledge about Medicare and private insurance and can advise clients about Medicare choices.

 

Jorja Farnsworth, RN, joined ElderCare in 2008 with over 40 years of nursing experience. During her 24 years at Sacred Heart Hospital, she served as Nurse Manager of the Progressive Cardiac Unit, and as case manager and charge nurse. Jorja especially values her role as Patient Advocate in which she helps clients and families understand their care needs and navigate the medical system.

 

• National Association of
  Geriatric Care Managers
• Oregon Guardianship Association