

ABOUT MARK SHELTON
Gerontologist
35+ Years Experience
Executive Leader
Aging Parent Navigator was founded by Mark Shelton, a gerontologist with over 35 years of executive leadership experience across the full spectrum of senior care. His expertise spans Assisted Living communities, Skilled Nursing facilities, State Veterans Homes, hospitals, and retirement communities.
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Throughout his distinguished career, Mark has guided thousands of families through complex care transitions, healthcare decisions, and placement challenges. With deep empathy, he understands both the emotional weight families carry and the operational realities of the systems they must navigate.
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Mark has also served as a delegate at two White House Conferences on Aging and held influential leadership roles, including Vice Chair and Legislative Chair of a State Commission on Aging. These positions have allowed him to bring valuable policy-level insights to the real-world decisions families face.
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Aging Parent Navigator offers calm, structured guidance, grounded in decades of experience — helping families move forward with clarity, confidence, and informed direction.
"Every family deserves a guide who truly listens. My role is to bring clarity where there's confusion and peace where there's worry."
— Mark Shelton
