Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Larry Carlson

Larry Carlson has been involved in retirement community administration for decades. We talk about how retirement has changed and what people are seeking is different. He describes how to make communities relevant to the people who are wanting to downsize and move to a welcoming place that they can lock and leave.

Larry is an author, advisor, and leadership voice focused on helping people live with strength, purpose, and clarity in the second half of life. After a long career in senior living leadership, he now writes, speaks, and advises on the deeper dimensions of retirement—identity, structure, health, and relationships. 

He is the author of Avandell: Reimagining the Dementia Experience and continues to serve on boards and mentor leaders, supporting mission-driven organizations and individuals stepping into their next chapter.