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A Place for Seniors
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.
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Episodes
A Place for SeniorsI 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…
A Place for SeniorsShe 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…
A Place for SeniorsThe 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…
A Place for SeniorsCould 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…
A Place for SeniorsNever 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…
A Place for SeniorsThe 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…
A Place for SeniorsFinding 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 Place for SeniorsSenior 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…
A Place for SeniorsWhen Home Care Becomes Personal: Compassionate, Customized Care for Seniors
What if in home care could be about more than completing a checklist? In this episode of A Place for Seniors, Allison Carman sits down with Erica O'Herron of…
A Place for SeniorsFrom Occupational Therapy to Senior Placement, Tiffany Wright’s Journey to Helping Families Find the Right Care
What happens when a career helping seniors evolves into a calling to help families navigate some of the hardest decisions they will ever make? In this episode…
A Place for SeniorsReverse Mortgages Explained: Unlocking Home Equity While Staying Home
In this episode of A Place for Seniors, Allison Carman sits down with Christopher Holmes of Scottsdale Mortgage Associates to have an honest conversation about…
A Place for SeniorsThe Reality of Long-Term Care Costs and Mental Health in Seniors
Welcome to A Place for Seniors Podcast with host Allison Carman. In this episode, Allison sits down with David Salgado from Immanual Campus of Care to unpack…
A Place for SeniorsRethinking Assisted Living: How Movement, Nutrition and Connection Help Seniors Thrive
What if assisted living focused not only on managing decline, but on helping seniors regain strength, connection and quality of life? In this episode of A…
A Place for SeniorsProviding the Care Someone Really Needs with Allison Carman
Welcome to A Place for Seniors Podcast, In this special episode, host Allison Carman shares the deeply personal story that led her into senior care and…
A Place for SeniorsPaycheck vs. Playcheck: Smart Retirement Income Strategies for Seniors with Brandon Paoletti
What if retirement didn’t mean the end of a paycheck but the beginning of a smarter one? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of A Place for Seniors, host…
A Place for SeniorsThe “Hospice Hug” Explained: Compassion, Care & Clarity in Senior Living with Tracy Melton
What if one of the most misunderstood parts of senior care… was actually the most comforting? In this moving episode of A Place for Seniors, host Allison…
A Place for SeniorsInside Skilled Nursing Care Costs Challenges and Hard Truths
What really happens after a hospital stay. In this candid and eye opening episode, Allison sits down with Gisele (Gigi) Ponsolle, a senior living expert with…
A Place for SeniorsFrom Overwhelmed to Supported A Senior Living Journey
In this episode of A Place for Seniors, Allison Carman sits down with Tracey Lundgren, Sales Director at Maravilla Scottsdale, for a thoughtful and reassuring…
A Place for SeniorsWhat Families Wish They Knew Before Caring for Aging Parents
Welcome back to A Place for Seniors, where real stories and real experiences help guide families through some of life’s most important decisions. In this…
A Place for SeniorsThe Missing Link in Healthcare: Why Strategy Matters More Than You Think
In this powerful episode of A Place for Seniors, we dive into one of the most important and most avoided conversations families will ever face: planning for…
A Place for SeniorsHow the Right Environment Can Completely Change the Way You Age
Welcome to A Place for Seniors, where we share the real truth about what seniors need through honest heartfelt conversations that truly matter. In this…
A Place for SeniorsWhen Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Real Conversations About Aging and Care
In this episode of A Place for Seniors, we sit down with Kevin Craig of S4 Real Estate, whose journey into working with seniors didn’t start as a plan, it…
A Place for SeniorsNavigating Senior Living Options: What Families Need to Know
In this episode of A Place for Seniors, we sit down with Laura Cohen, Executive Director and Owner of Bella Vita Senior Homes, a boutique residential care…
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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…