Shannon Pawley, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, focusses on the growing importance of Geriatric Care Managers in the rapidly aging population.

DECATUR, GA, January 22, 2025: Shannon Pawley, Owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, has posted a new article on the law firm’s website entitled “Role of Geriatric Care Manager in Dementia Care,” in which Ms. Pawley highlights family and patient benefits as well as the responsibilities of the GCM.

Pawley states, “As our population ages, the need for health care services as well as family and professional caregivers continues to grow. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s population projections, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day in 2025. “She continues, “By 2030, just 5 short years away, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This means one in every five Americans will have reached the traditional retirement age.” Pawley emphasizes, “This also means that dementia is growing exponentially as well since aging is one of the most significant diseases of a rapidly aging population.”

As Pawley notes, “Back in the 1980’s when Baby Boomers were starting to face the need to care for their aging parents, the profession of Geriatric Care Management emerged. Today,” she adds, “there is a formal professional association and a greater need for their services than ever before.”

According to Pawley, “A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) plays a crucial role in dementia care by providing a range of services designed to ensure optimal quality of life for the dementia patient and managing the complexities as the disease progresses.”

Pawley provides a list of GCM responsibilities as well as the benefits to the patient and family members.

The entire article can be read here: Role of Geriatric Care Manager in Dementia Care

About The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of retiring citizens. The Firm focuses its entire practice on providing strategies to protect independence, privacy, assets and taxes from the government. Shannon Pawley has grown her law practice by providing excellent customer satisfaction with personalized wealth protection plans.

About Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

Shannon is the Owner and CEO of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm. Originally from the Tidewater area of Virginia, she grew up in a close-knit family with a strong tradition of military service. She learned early on the importance of integrity, hard work, and giving back to her community. Her upbringing shaped her desire to make a positive impact and instilled a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that every individual is treated with respect and care.

Her passion for serving others took root during her junior year of high school, when she served as a U.S. House of Representatives Page during the 101st Congressional Session in Washington, D.C. This life-changing experience opened her eyes to the power of diverse perspectives and the importance of advocating for those whose voices are often unheard. Inspired by the experience, Shannon decided to pursue a career in law, dedicated to guiding others through life’s most challenging moments.

Shannon’s educational journey led her to North Carolina Wesleyan College, where she earned her undergraduate degree, followed by a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. She then specialized further, obtaining an LL.M. in Taxation from Wayne State University. Licensed to practice in both Michigan and Georgia, Shannon is also a VA Accredited Attorney, making her a formidable advocate for her clients.

Throughout her career, Shannon has been a fierce champion for clients from all walks of life, representing everyone from international corporations to single parents. She has always been driven by a profound belief that everyone deserves to have their rights and wishes honored, especially when they are most vulnerable. Whether advocating in the courtroom or guiding families through complex legal decisions, Shannon’s mission is clear: to protect the dignity and independence of every client she serves.

Her passion for advocacy goes beyond legal representation—it’s about ensuring that people’s voices are heard, even when they may not be able to speak for themselves. Shannon is deeply committed to helping her clients age with dignity, grace, and independence, working tirelessly to prepare them and their families for the complexities of aging. Her work is more than a profession; it is a calling to serve, empower, and uplift every individual and family she has the privilege to represent.