A Place for Seniors

Allison Carman
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At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. We're a free service dedicated to helping you find the perfect independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care option for you or your loved one - across the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Our mission is built on compassion, trust, and guidance, making sure every family feels supported, cared for, and confident every step of the way. Subscribe for expert tips, real family stories, and guidance to help you make the best choice for your loved one's care. A Place for Seniors - where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.www.aplaceforseniors.org

  1. 2d ago

    I Never Thought I’d Love Independent Living: Connie’s Story at 83

    What if moving into independent living gave you more independence, more friends, better meals, and a new chapter of love? On this episode of A Place for Seniors, host Allison Carman welcomes Connie Pilla, a former client who has called The Park at Copper Creek in Chandler, Arizona, home for nearly three years. Connie shares her personal journey from living alone and feeling isolated to discovering a community where she feels safe, connected, and truly at home. After moving from North Carolina to Arizona to be closer to her grandchildren, Connie lived in several apartments and condos. When health concerns and falls made her children worry about her safety, they encouraged her to explore independent living. Connie never imagined she would make that move. She still thought of herself as the young, active woman who once did splits in her seventies. With Allison’s guidance, Connie toured several senior living communities before finding the right fit. The welcoming atmosphere, beautiful dining room, social opportunities, and delicious brunch at The Park at Copper Creek helped her realize she had found her new home. In this episode, you’ll learn: • When to consider independent living. How health concerns, falls, isolation, and everyday challenges can signal that it may be time to explore additional support. • How to find the right senior living community. Why understanding your preferences, lifestyle, budget, and personality matters when choosing where to live. • Why independent living can create more freedom. Connie explains how housekeeping, transportation, meals, and fewer household responsibilities have made daily life easier. • The importance of social connection. Discover how activities, friendly neighbors, shared meals, and new friendships can help older adults feel less isolated. • Finding love later in life. Connie shares the unexpected joy of meeting a special someone after moving into her community. • Staying active and maintaining independence. Learn why Connie values access to physical therapy and support that helps her keep moving. • Why downsizing does not have to mean giving up your life. Connie explains how living in a smaller studio has helped her enjoy life without the burden of maintaining a larger home. Connie’s story is a reminder that independent living is not about giving up your independence. With the right community, it can mean gaining more opportunities to connect, enjoy life, and feel supported. ABOUT A PLACE FOR SENIORS A Place for Seniors helps older adults and their families explore senior living options and find communities that fit their needs and preferences. Allison and her team bring experience and personal guidance to some of life’s most important decisions. Visit https://www.aplaceforseniors.org to learn more and explore upcoming educational seminars on the Events page. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What would matter most to you when choosing a senior living community: social activities, dining, transportation, location, or having less to maintain? Share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to A Place for Seniors for honest conversations and helpful insights about aging with dignity, choice, and independence. At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    I Never Thought I’d Love Independent Living: Connie’s Story at 83

  2. Oct 15

    She Still Knows Your Name, But Look Closer, Says Elaine Poker-Yount

    She still knows your name. But can she follow the steps of a task she has done for decades? Sometimes the first sign that something has changed is an ordinary moment we explain away. An unfinished envelope. A refrigerator full of expired food. A familiar routine that suddenly needs help. A Place for Seniors asks families to look beyond a reassuring lunch visit and notice what daily life is telling them. Allison Carman welcomes dementia care specialist and family consultant Elaine Poker-Yount for an honest conversation about recognizing changes, protecting dignity and making choices before a crisis makes them urgent. Drawing on the show's more than 20,000 conversations with seniors and families, the focus stays on helping without taking over. Elaine's path began in food service, where hundreds of older adults attended Senior Summer School. She later moved into home care and created the Sandwich Generation education program. Across roughly 30 years in senior care, she found families needed more than a list of services. They needed someone to explain what was happening, what to ask and how to work together. Allison shares a memory of her mother, a real estate agent for 45 years, struggling with a mailing she had prepared countless times. Looking back, Allison wondered what that difficulty meant for cooking, driving and other daily tasks. Her story opens a discussion about changes families can miss when a loved one still looks well and knows who they are. Elaine encourages curiosity rather than confrontation. Notice changes in starting a task, following its steps and finishing it. Ask what is worrying someone. Observe routines in their home rather than relying on a meal out or a short visit. They also explore isolation and the value of real interaction, even a hello over coffee. Then comes a harder question: what happens when the family cannot agree? Allison recalls bringing her mother into her own home when five siblings struggled to decide what to do. She speaks candidly about regret and what she wishes she had understood. Elaine explains how bringing families together for education can replace criticism with a clearer understanding of what their loved one and the primary caregiver are experiencing. Care at home has costs that do not always appear on an invoice. Lost wages, time away from work and pressure on a caregiver's own household belong in the conversation too. They discuss comparing options instead of assuming alternatives are unaffordable. Elaine also raises questions about benefits and resources, including the GUIDE program, as areas families can explore with informed support. Planning is not only a conversation about dying. It is asking what happens after a fall, when driving becomes unsafe or when staying home no longer works. Whose help would you accept? Who knows your doctors and your closest friends? What would you want your family to do? These questions make room for choice and autonomy while there is still time to express them. Allison's experience accompanying her father to a medical appointment brings advocacy into sharp focus. Slowing a conversation down, asking a doctor to speak directly to the patient and taking notes can matter deeply. Elaine discusses communicating a loved one's needs in hospitals and rehab, and supporting caregivers who live far away. Listen for the questions you have not asked yet. The goal is not to blame yourself. It is to learn, prepare and make the next decision with greater understanding. Because these conversations matter, and the choices we make today shape our tomorrow. About the guest Elaine Poker-Yount is a dementia care specialist, educator and family consultant with roughly 30 years in the senior industry. Her work includes family education, care planning, advocacy and support for long distance caregivers. Explore A Place for Seniors aplaceforseniors.org Connect with Elaine successfulagingaz.com Elaine offers a free 30 minute consultation  At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    She Still Knows Your Name, But Look Closer, Says Elaine Poker-Yount

  3. Oct 8

    The Senior Living Secret Most Families Don’t Know: What Happens When You Need More Care?

    A beautiful senior living community can look like the perfect place to call home. But what happens when your care needs change? In this episode of A Place for Seniors, Alison Carman and Sarah Kelly have an honest conversation about continuing care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs. These communities typically offer several levels of senior care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. But there is something families need to understand before making a decision. Seeing the beautiful independent living area is only part of the picture. Alison and Sarah discuss why families should ask to see the areas where residents may receive care later, including assisted living and memory care. They also talk about what happens when someone needs skilled nursing after a hospital stay and why the phrase “continuum of care” may not mean exactly what families assume. What You Will Learn • What a continuing care retirement community actually is • The difference between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing • Why you should tour more than just the beautiful independent living area • What families should ask about future care needs • What can happen when a resident needs skilled nursing • Why some communities require large entrance fees • What families may actually be paying for when they pay an entrance fee • Why understanding the contract and asking questions is so important • Why planning for tomorrow matters just as much as choosing where you want to live today One Question Every Family Should Ask “Can we see the assisted living and memory care areas?” If a community is selling you on having multiple levels of care, you deserve to understand what those levels of care actually look like. Don't let a beautiful tour be the only thing that influences your decision. Watch, listen, and learn before making one of the biggest decisions you may face for yourself or a loved one. Have you ever toured a senior living community? Did you ask to see what happens when care needs change? Share your experience in the comments. Subscribe to A Place for Seniors for honest conversations about senior living, assisted living, memory care, caregiving, aging parents, and planning for the future. #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #SeniorCare #AgingParents #Caregiving #SeniorLivingOptions #APlaceForSeniors At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    The Senior Living Secret Most Families Don’t Know: What Happens When You Need More Care?

  4. Oct 1

    Could Your Business Survive Without You? John Wiley on Planning Your Exit

    What happens to the business you built if tomorrow you cannot run it? On A Place for Seniors, Allison Carman sits down with John Wiley, owner of Exit Factor Scottsdale, to talk about a decision many founders put off: how to make a business ready to continue without them. An exit does not always mean a sale. It might mean passing the company to family, finding a buyer or facing an unexpected change in health. The question is whether the business can be transferred when that day comes. John knows both sides of the table. He has started five businesses, seen one fail and worked in private equity acquisitions. He recalls pursuing five construction companies whose owners wanted to sell, only to close on none. Some businesses depended too heavily on their founders, while others needed cleaner books or stronger operations. A willing buyer and seller were not enough when the risk was too high. That experience led him to help owners see the problems years before a sale is on the table. Allison makes it personal. As the founder of a senior living advisory business, she remembers being the salesperson, the contract person and the point of contact for nearly everything. Over time she has brought other people into the work and built systems that let the company serve clients beyond her own day to day involvement. It is a familiar shift for founders who love what they do, but need the business to be more than one person's phone, relationships and memory. John calls his approach an exit drill. "I don't run fire drills, I run exit drills," he tells Allison. He asks 92 questions and looks at a company as a potential buyer would, then shows the owner where risk may be holding back value. He says the goal is not to take over or force a sale. Owners can use the assessment to make changes themselves or work with him over time to tackle the highest priorities. Getting ready early leaves more room to choose when and how to leave. Just as Allison encourages families to explore senior living before a crisis, John urges owners to look closely at the business before a life event forces a decision. Neither conversation gets easier by waiting. What does he measure? Human capital asks whether the team and its know how will stay with the business. Structural capital looks at documented processes and whether another employee could step in if a key person were absent. Customer capital examines where clients come from, whether they return and how stable that revenue is. Social capital covers reputation, culture and relationships with vendors and the public. John explains why a business that runs through the owner in all four areas can look risky to a buyer or lender, even when it has loyal customers and strong sales. This is about more than an eventual purchase price. Allison and John talk about what happens to employees, clients and family if an owner has a heart attack, a stroke or another sudden change. A written plan, the right advisers and a team that knows what to do can help protect the people who count on that business. John says clients who stayed in his consultancy for at least a year sold for an average of 56.7 percent more than his initial valuation, a result he reports from his own clients, not a promise for every owner. Whether you are decades from retirement or wondering what comes next, this conversation is an invitation to ask a hard question while you still have choices: Could your business keep going without you? About the guest:  John Wiley owns Exit Factor and host of Noticing Podcast. He works with business owners on assessing risk, strengthening their operations and preparing for a future transfer. For help exploring senior living choices, visit aplaceforseniors.org. Allison hosts seminars twice a month; registration is on the events page. Listen to A Place for Seniors, and subscribe for more conversations about aging with dignity, choice and autonomy. Contact John: john.wiley@exitfactor.com At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    Could Your Business Survive Without You? John Wiley on Planning Your Exit

  5. Sep 24

    Never Tour More Than Two Communities in a Day (and Why a Matchmaker Knows Best)

    Choosing senior living is about more than finding a beautiful apartment, great amenities, and a welcoming community. The real question is, what happens when your care needs change? In this episode of A Place for Seniors, host Allison Carman sits down with Sarah Kelley, Senior Advisor with A Place for Seniors, for an honest conversation about an important topic many families don't think about until they are already facing a crisis. Sarah Kelley has years of experience guiding families through senior living decisions and helping match seniors with communities where they can feel comfortable, safe, supported, and at home. Together, Allison and Sarah discuss continuing care retirement communities, often called CCRCs. These communities can offer several levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. But there is an important question families should ask before choosing one. What happens if Mom or Dad needs more care later? A beautiful independent living community may look perfect today, but families need to understand what happens when a loved one's health or care needs change. In This Episode • What a continuing care retirement community really means • The difference between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing • Why families should look beyond the beautiful independent living areas • Why you should ask to see assisted living and memory care before making a decision • What can happen when a senior needs skilled nursing after a hospital stay • How entrance fees can factor into senior living decisions • What families should understand before signing a contract • Why “continuum of care” can mean different things depending on the community • How to think beyond where your loved one wants to live today • Why planning ahead can make future decisions less stressful Don't Just Take the Tour. Ask the Questions. One of the most important takeaways from this conversation is simple: If a community says it offers multiple levels of care, ask to see them. Walk through the assisted living area. Ask about memory care. Find out where skilled nursing takes place. Ask what happens if your loved one's needs change and whether they can remain in the same community. The more you know before making a decision, the better prepared you and your family will be later. Meet Sarah Kelley Sarah Kelley is a Senior Advisor with A Place for Seniors. With years of experience guiding families through senior living decisions, Sarah helps match seniors with communities where they can feel comfortable, safe, supported, and at home. Have you ever toured a senior living community? What questions did you wish you had asked? Share your experience in the comments and subscribe to A Place for Seniors for more conversations about senior living, assisted living, memory care, aging parents, caregiving, and planning for the future. #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #MemoryCare #AgingParents #SeniorCare #Caregiving #SeniorLivingOptions #APlaceForSeniors At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    Never Tour More Than Two Communities in a Day (and Why a Matchmaker Knows Best)

  6. Sep 17

    The Truth About Senior Living You Cannot See Online

    What if the most important thing about a senior living community is the one thing you cannot see in the photos? Beautiful buildings, polished websites, and familiar promises can make every senior living community look the same. But families are not choosing a lobby. They are trusting a team with someone they love. In this revealing conversation, A Place for Seniors host Allison Carman sits down with Michael Brown, Executive Director of Thunderbird Senior Living, to explore why leadership, culture, and genuine human connection matter far more than any marketing brochure. Michael shares the unexpected path that brought him into senior living after a career in hospitality management. His early years in high end resorts taught him that great service is not simply about completing tasks. It is about understanding what a moment means to the person standing in front of you. For a family who worked all year to afford one vacation, the hospitality team had the chance to make that precious week memorable. Michael learned to notice the small opportunities and help people feel cared for. Years later, he discovered how closely those lessons connect to senior living. A community brings together dining, housekeeping, maintenance, reception, service, and personal relationships, with the added responsibility of clinical care. Every department shapes a resident's daily experience. Every team member can influence whether a family feels welcomed, reassured, and respected. That difference can be felt the moment a family walks through the door. Is the atmosphere calm or chaotic? Does someone look up, smile, and offer a sincere welcome? Does the team seem present and engaged? Allison explains why families often sense these answers before a tour even begins, and why one first impression can reveal more than pages of online research. Michael offers a memorable way to understand the gap between a company's promises and a resident's reality: there are words on the wall, and there are actions in the hall. Mission statements only matter when they show up in everyday behavior. A community may have beautiful amenities and an impressive website, but its true culture lives in how people greet one another, support their coworkers, respond to families, and care for residents. This episode is an honest look at what strong senior living leadership actually looks like. The executive director sets a tone that reaches the front desk, dining room, housekeeping, maintenance, care teams, residents, and families. When people feel seen and valued, that feeling travels through the entire community. If you are comparing assisted living or senior living options, preparing for a future move, or wondering what questions reveal the truth behind the tour, this conversation will change what you notice. Watch the full episode to hear Michael's perspective on service, leadership, team culture, and the details that can tell you whether a community merely talks about its values or truly lives them. About the guest Michael Brown is the Executive Director of Thunderbird Senior Living, a Stellar Senior Living community. He brings nine years of senior living experience and a hospitality background that shaped his approach to service, connection, team development, and leadership. Connect with Michael Brown Email: mbrown@stellarliving.com Subscribe to A Place for Seniors for honest conversations about aging with dignity, choice, and autonomy. The choices we make today shape our tomorrow. #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #SeniorCare #AgingParents #Caregiving #SeniorLivingLeadership #ThunderbirdSeniorLiving #APlaceForSeniors At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    The Truth About Senior Living You Cannot See Online

  7. Sep 10

    Finding the Right Senior Living Community with Melissa Stuckey

    Choosing senior living for a parent or loved one can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you know what questions to ask? And how do you know whether a community is truly the right fit? On this episode of A Place for Seniors Podcast, host Allison Carman sits down with Melissa Stuckey of Assisted Living Locators for an honest conversation about senior living placement, caregiving, and the importance of having someone you trust by your side. Melissa's journey into senior living placement began with a deeply personal experience. After caring for her mother, who battled stage four breast cancer, for seven years, Melissa understood firsthand the emotional weight families carry when making decisions about care. In 2019, she and her husband, Jay, purchased their Assisted Living Locators franchise in Mesa and began building a business centered around helping families navigate those decisions. With backgrounds in healthcare, sales, marketing, and business, Melissa brings a unique perspective to senior living placement. She understands that finding the right community isn't simply about finding an available room. It's about understanding the individual, the family, the care needs, the community, and what will ultimately create the best fit. You Don't Know What You Don't Know One of the biggest challenges families face is trying to research senior living online and assuming they have all the information they need. While websites, reviews, pricing, and health department information can provide valuable pieces of the puzzle, they don't tell the entire story. A community may look great online, but what is the culture really like? How does the staff interact with residents? Is the level of care appropriate? Would a smaller 10-bed home be a better fit than a large community? What happens when a resident's needs change? These are the questions experienced placement professionals can help families understand. The Right Placement Is About More Than a Price Melissa and Allison discuss why families sometimes choose senior living communities for the wrong reasons. Price, online reviews, and appearances are important considerations, but they are only part of the decision. The goal isn't simply to find a place. It's to find the right place for the right person at the right time. And sometimes, having an experienced professional who knows the local senior living landscape can make an overwhelming process feel much more manageable. In This Episode • Melissa's personal journey caring for her mother • Why she and her husband entered the senior living placement industry • How their Assisted Living Locators business began • The connection between personal caregiving experiences and senior care careers • What families often misunderstand about senior living placement • Why online research can't tell you everything about a community • How pricing, reviews, and health department information should be evaluated • The importance of community culture and quality of care • Why the right placement depends on the individual and their needs • How experienced placement professionals can help families navigate their options • The emotional relief families can experience when they finally find the right solution Senior living decisions don't have to be made alone. Sometimes the most valuable resource is someone who has walked through the process, understands the options, and knows the questions you may not even think to ask. About Melissa Stuckey Melissa Stuckey is with Assisted Living Locators, helping families navigate senior living and care options throughout the community. Her personal experience as a caregiver, combined with her professional background, gives her a unique understanding of what families are facing when searching for care. Contact Melissa Stuckey: Email: melissas@assistedlivinglocators.com Phone: (480) 201-8463 At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    Finding the Right Senior Living Community with Melissa Stuckey

  8. Sep 3

    Senior Housing Is Changing: Jean Pederson on Residential Assisted Living

    Where Will Our Seniors Go? Jean Pederson on the Future of Residential Assisted Living Welcome to A Place for Seniors, where we explore the people, resources, and solutions helping families navigate senior care. In this episode, Allison Carmen sits down with Jean Pederson, an experienced residential assisted living owner and operator with more than a decade in the industry. Jean has built and operated residential assisted living homes in the Valley and brings a unique perspective as both an investor and hands on operator. The conversation explores why residential assisted living homes are becoming such an important part of the senior care landscape, especially as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age. Jean shares what it really takes to operate a quality assisted living home, from understanding regulations and zoning to building the right team and creating an environment where seniors can thrive. The conversation also takes an important turn toward senior housing advocacy. Jean discusses her work with the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association (ALAHA) and the recent fight surrounding residential assisted living occupancy limits in Arizona. Her experience highlights why advocacy, education, and understanding regulations matter for both senior care providers and the families who depend on them. Most importantly, Allison and Jean discuss a growing concern for families across Arizona: Do we have enough quality senior housing to meet the needs of the growing aging population? With residential assisted living homes offering a smaller, more personal setting than traditional senior living communities, understanding these options can help families make more informed decisions about care. In This Episode • What makes residential assisted living different from larger senior living communities • Jean's journey into senior housing • The difference between owning a property and operating an assisted living home • Why quality operators and caregivers matter • Arizona assisted living regulations and occupancy limits • The importance of senior housing advocacy • The growing demand for senior care and housing • Why families need to vet assisted living homes carefully • The future of residential assisted living in Arizona About Jean Pederson Jean Pederson is a residential assisted living owner and operator with more than 11 years of experience in the senior housing industry. She has a background in real estate, construction, and property development and combines that experience with a passion for creating quality residential environments for older adults. Jean has also been involved with the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association and advocates for residential assisted living operators and the seniors they serve. Contact Jean Pederson: camelbackassistedliving@gmail.com Luxury Residential Assisted Living Homes A Place for Seniors is dedicated to helping families understand their options and connect with trusted resources as they navigate aging, senior living, caregiving, and long term care. At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you find the right fit for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. If you have questions, need support, or are exploring care options for a loved one, we encourage you to connect directly with Allison Carman and the team at A Place for Seniors. They are here to help you make the best decision with compassion and expertise. Subscribe for expert insights, real family stories, and guidance you can trust. A Place for Seniors, where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.   Podcast Hosted by Allison Carman  Explore senior living options, educational resources, seminars and webinars and more: www.aplaceforseniors.org

    Senior Housing Is Changing: Jean Pederson on Residential Assisted Living
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At A Place for Seniors, we believe no family should have to navigate senior care alone. We're a free service dedicated to helping you find the perfect independent living, assisted living, memory care, or home care option for you or your loved one - across the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Our mission is built on compassion, trust, and guidance, making sure every family feels supported, cared for, and confident every step of the way. Subscribe for expert tips, real family stories, and guidance to help you make the best choice for your loved one's care. A Place for Seniors - where finding care feels like finding peace of mind.www.aplaceforseniors.org

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    Allison Carman
  • Years Active
    2026
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