Tara Ballman

Tara Ballman is a nationally recognized aging-in-place expert who is passionate about

connecting and supporting professionals serving older adults. She is an author of three books

on financial retirement issues, two books on aging in place issues, and podcast co-host of

Aging in Place Conversations.

For years, Tara and her family struggled through the evolving stages of her father’s declining

health. Unexpected illnesses, unforeseen situations, and a fear of the future was their reality,

with so many questions and nowhere to turn. After her father passed, she had a desire to help

other families navigate through the stages of aging and proactively plan for future needs,

regardless of what life throws at them.

Tara currently serves as Executive Director for the National Aging in Place Council, where she

brings professionals and communities together to champion aging-in-place through

collaboration, education, and advocacy.