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Niki Gewirtz, senior living expert
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Niki Gewirtz is a senior new hire support specialist with A Place for Mom and has advised families for more than 20 years.
About Niki
Niki Gewirtz joined A Place for Mom in 2017 as a Senior Living Advisor and has been a senior new hire support specialist since 2021. With more than 20 years of experience in the senior housing industry, Niki has advised families on Alzheimer's care, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing.
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