Joining the senior industry was a natural transition for DeeKenna after working with families in the online tutoring space. Now that her children are older and her own father is aging, becoming an expert to assist families with an older demographic of loved ones makes DeeKenna an inspired and knowledgeable resource.
"When my mom was diagnosed with ALS a few years ago, my family experienced firsthand the overwhelming feelings associated with becoming caregivers. I’m passionate about helping families like mine navigate these difficult times with empathy and compassion."



A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families searching for senior care with a team of experienced local advisors providing insight-driven, personalized solutions. As the nation’s leading senior advisory service, A Place for Mom has a mission to enable caregivers to make the best senior living decisions. With hundreds of senior living experts nationwide, A Place for Mom helps hundreds of thousands of families every year navigate the complexities of finding the right senior living solution for their loved ones across home care, independent living, memory care, assisted living, and more. A Place for Mom’s service is provided at no cost to families because it is paid for by the senior living communities and home care providers in its network. For more information, please visit aplaceformom.com.
We’re paid by our participating communities if a family member moves into a senior living community or signs up with a home care provider. Our personalized guidance is free to our families.
Our advisors are not compensated based on which community in our network you choose. They are simply incented to help your family find the right solution that meets your needs.
Our senior living advisors offer deep knowledge and expertise, and they’re local, so they know the community options in your area including services, amenities, costs, and availabilities.
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.