Margaret gillett, Certified Senior Advisor

Senior Living Expert & The Author Of The ABCs Of Aging

Margaret has 39 years of experience in the Elder Care Industry.  She has worked as an Activity Director, Senior Center Manager, former Certified Benefits Counselor in Texas, Business Development, Senior Living Sales, Home Health and Home Care Alternate Administrator and as a Hospice Liaison.

Margaret’s specific area of expertise as a Certified Senior Advisor is in Senior Housing and Placement. Margaret works with Kristi’s Senior Solutions and Prequalified Tours in the DFW Market. Margaret can be reached at 469-360-4156

Margaret became a Certified Senior Advisor in December of 2022.  The Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) certifies professionals who work with seniors. The Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® credential applies to professionals who are able to demonstrate their competence and knowledge of working with older adults into their professional practices.
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ABCs of
Aging

Financial Workbook

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