Alissa has been working in marketing and the senior living industry for over ten years. With a B.S. in advertising from the University of Illinois, Alissa has worked all over the world as a freelance communications strategist and writer. Published in Forbes, Senior Finance Advisor, Alzheimers.net and on other leading senior care blogs, she leverages her working knowledge of the senior care industry with leading research and best practices to create engaging content benefitting seniors and their caregivers. In her free time, Alissa loves to travel, read, cook, and spend time with her family.
For decades, U.S. News and World Report rankings have been a trusted source for consumers in identifying the best hospitals, mutual funds, cars, colleges, nursing homes, and more. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has identified the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are proud to have...
For decades, U.S. News and World Report rankings have been a trusted source for consumers in identifying the best hospitals, mutual funds, cars, colleges, nursing homes, and more. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has identified the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are proud to have...
For decades, U.S. News and World Report rankings have been a trusted source for consumers in identifying the best hospitals, mutual funds, cars, colleges, nursing homes, and more. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has identified the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are proud to have...
We are committed to investing in our future and the future of senior living. We value people and relationships and know that we are only as good as the people we hire. To maintain excellence in the senior living industry, we continually invest in an internship program where dedicated, passionate, and eager interns can learn...
At Fairwinds Spokane, our residents share more than just their location. They’re a true community united by shared passions and experiences. And, for some of our residents, that passion comes alive every basketball season as they rally behind the Gonzaga Women’s Basketball team. Residents Howie and Mickey, along with Flora, are shining examples of true...
Every year, as tax season approaches, taxpayers seek to optimize their deductions, minimize their expenses, and either boost their returns or trim their tax payments. For those involved in senior living, certain expenses, such as medical and assisted living costs, can be tax-deductible within specific parameters. However, it’s crucial to recognize that every financial situation...
Today’s older adults aren’t wrapping up their life’s journey; they’re seeking a new one. And Leisure Care is here to inspire them to embrace joy and purpose in their lives. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been reimagining and reinventing senior living, making sure older adults have the most fulfilling, rewarding, and productive opportunities possible. One...
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing is helping seniors take a refreshing look at what it means to live well. With life-enhancing amenities and hospitality-based care services that meet each resident where they are, The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing does wellness really well – and here, you will too! The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing is a...
Deciding it’s time to move a loved one to senior living can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and just plain hard. At Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst, we know that aging has its challenges. But as a Leisure Care community, our goal is to create an environment where the rewards of aging greatly outnumber the drawbacks. This...
Deciding it’s time to move a loved one to senior living can feel intimidating, overwhelming, and just plain hard. At Canfield Place, we know that aging has its challenges. But as a Leisure Care community, our goal is to create an environment where the rewards of aging greatly outnumber the drawbacks. This sense of optimism—coupled...