The Township Senior Living Executive Director Shares How He Got His Start in Senior Living

Senior living has certainly changed over the past decade. An industry that once provided very little hands-on care has blossomed into a wonderful option for older adults. It now provides varying levels of assistance with residents’ activities of daily living, while arranging many opportunities for socialization and community. I am fortunate to work for Arrow Senior Living leading The Township Senior Living team. I would like to share a little about my journey to becoming a senior living leader.

I first learned of senior living while working for a laboratory provider. As the account manager, I would frequently visit, and trouble shoot lab related issues. While doing so, I learned the difference between a nursing home and a senior living community. The difference was drastic. After my employer stopped providing the service, I contacted Arrow Senior Living to notify them of the change. It was that phone call that brought me into senior living. It has been two years since I joined Arrow, and I haven’t looked back. I enjoy providing services to our older adult population and the Arrow Senior Living core values align with my values as a person.

The senior living industry is growing. This is a response to the increased number of retiring and aging baby boomers. All senior living providers will have to adjust as the market demands.

If someone is considering a career in senior living management, I would say to them, if you enjoy providing service to others, then you should consider senior living.

Arrow Senior Living and I invite you to reach out and learn more about a career in senior living. Working in this industry can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Whether you’re interested in caregiving, management, or another aspect of senior living, there are a wide variety of roles available that allow you to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults and their families.