Testimonials
I would like to offer a few comments regarding Connie Hintsala and her business The Alliance.
I first met Connie when she inquired with my company about long term care insurance for herself and her husband. She explained that as Senior Housing placement specialist she was witness to so much of the pain and anxiety that families can face when it comes to placing a loved one in a care facility, especially if that loved one did not have a long term care plan. She wanted to make sure that she and her husband had a plan even if it might be 30 years or more before they used it.
I was impressed and touched by Connie’s knowledge of the senior housing industry in Northern Michigan. In my business as a representative for long term care insurance I talk to clients every day who might need Connie’s services one day for themselves and some that currently need her services for their parents. My clients often ask me if I know of a good Assisted Living facility they might look into for their loved one and I immediately tell them about The Alliance- a free senior housing placement service run by Connie Hintsala. I let them know that Connie knows all of the senior homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes in the area, she knows the personalities of the staff and residents, she knows the fee schedules, and can help match a loving new home to their loved ones needs. Best of all I let my clients know that her service is completely free! She will take them on a tour of the facilities that best match their loved ones needs, cut through all the red tape, and help them make this potentially stressful transition as simple and stress-free as possible.
It has been my pleasure to work with Connie in the Senior Industry. She is a tireless volunteer for BASA (Bay Area Senior Advocates) and the entire senior industry. She is a compassionate woman offering a wonderful service, and just as passionate about giving back to the community!
Tracy White Genworth Life Insurance Co.
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The responsibility of assisting a loved one with the decision of finding a residence appropriate for their needs is a daunting one. We knew we wanted our Mother to move to the beautiful Traverse City area but didn’t know where or how to begin sorting through the details about facilities and their available amenities - not to mention the time it could take to see everything. When we were referred to The Alliance for Senior Housing by one of the assisted living facilities, we were so pleasantly surprised to find a no-fee service that provided personal tours and detailed overviews of senior facilities that fit our Mother’s specific needs. We saw a wonderful cross-section of residences and chose the perfect place within 2 days. We can’t thank Connie enough from providing the expertise and time to help us get where we needed to be.
Bill & Janet M.
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When I needed to find senior living options for my father I was faced with making important decisions for him and me. His situation had changed quickly and I had not researched living arrangements nor did I know where to go to find the answers I needed. I was given Connie's phone number and with one call I started to feel like I had a partner helping me through all of the options available. After one meeting Connie had me feeling comfortable about the different living situations, gave me contacts for financial and benefit advice and she suggested a variety of housing options within our budget. Connie took the time to visit homes with my wife and me and we narrowed the choices to two. She then revisited the homes with my father and to my surprise he picked the home that I thought would be his second choice. By asking the right questions, Connie was able to find out what was really important to him not what I thought would be important to him. In the end he was able to get into a home that he enjoys, can afford, and gives him the level of care he needs. I can honestly say that the process would have been incredibly difficult without Connie's guidance and I do not think I would have asked the questions I needed to without her help. The entire process took two weeks and I felt like I had a partner helping me through to the end. I would suggest anyone looking at senior care call The Alliance and take advantage of Connie's expertise.
Mark Sherwood, Traverse City
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