A Place for Seniors

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 Carman welcomes Tracy Melton from Inspirations of Mesa for a conversation that will completely change the way you think about senior living and especially hospice care. From the very beginning, you can feel it, this isn’t just a job for Tracy i...

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 more than three decades of experience in skilled nursing. What unfolds is an honest conversation about the realities families face when a loved one transitions into rehabilitation care. From the outside, skilled nursing may seem like the natu...

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 conversation about navigating senior living decisions. With more than 36 years of experience in the industry, Tracey brings not only deep knowledge but a true sense of calling to the work she does. Inspired by her own grandmother’s experienc...

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 episode, Allison sits down with Samantha Gulledge from S4Real Estate, a senior real estate specialist whose passion for helping families did not come from a textbook. It came from lived experience. Samantha shares the deeply personal story that s...

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 aging and care before a crisis happens. Joined by healthcare strategist Edward Givens from Health Markets , this episode pulls back the curtain on what most people don’t realize until it’s too late. From growing up with parents who prioritize...

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 episode, host Allison Carman sits down with Melinda Powers , a seasoned professional whose journey through senior living comes from both personal experience and decades of business success. Melinda’s story is anything but typical. From owning an in...

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 started with a life-changing moment. Kevin shares the deeply personal story of his parents, who believed they had everything prepared. With organized estate plans, financials, and instructions carefully stored away, it seemed like nothing had b...

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 model serving families across the Valley since 2019. With three thoughtfully designed homes, Laura has created a care experience that prioritizes dignity, privacy, and truly personalized attention offering an alternative to large, institutional-...

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 fee...