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Meet Dr. David Walter – "Dr. Dave"

Dr. David Walter, affectionately known as Dr. Dave, is the co-founder and President of ARD Strategies for Seniors, a company dedicated to senior care solutions, specializing in matching residents with the ideal assisted living care homes in the metro Phoenix, Arizona area. With over 40 years of business experience, he has been leading ARD Strategies since 2004, guiding families and senior-focused organizations with expertise and compassion.

As the Executive Director of the Kowalian Foundation since July 2025, Dr. Dave drives initiatives to support seniors and their communities, furthering his commitment to enhancing quality of life for older adults. Previously, from 2006 to 2022, he served as CEO of ARD Global Media Group, Inc., where he led a family of companies focused on serving seniors and caregivers.

Together with his business partner, Rebecca Siddiqui, Dr. Dave co-owns Silver Linings Magazine, a trusted publication providing resources and insights for both seniors and caregivers, and the popular Silver Linings Senior Expos, which connect seniors with valuable community services and solutions. Under the ARD Global Media Group umbrella, Dr. Dave also oversaw:

  • ARD Strategies for Seniors – offering tailored guidance and consulting for senior-focused businesses.

  • ARD Financial and Retirement Solutions – delivering financial education and retirement planning resources to empower seniors.

Alongside Rebecca, Dr. Dave co-hosts Coffee With Rebecca and Dave, a podcast sharing insights on senior care, aging, and caregiver support. He also contributes to Silver Linings for Seniors and Caregivers, a publication offering resources and advice for seniors and their families.

With a passion for building partnerships and delivering meaningful value, Dr. Dave’s leadership across ARD Strategies, the Kowalian Foundation, and Silver Linings initiatives continues to make a lasting impact on the senior care community in the Phoenix East and West Valley areas.

Meet Dr. Dave and Rebecca - Our Founders

Meet Rebecca Siddiqui

Rebecca Siddiqui is the co-founder of ARD Strategies for Seniors, a company dedicated to senior care solutions, specializing in optimizing assisted living facilities and matching residents with the ideal care homes across the metro Phoenix, Arizona area.

With over 20 years of expertise in senior care and licensing, Rebecca guides families with compassion and precision to find the perfect care facility for their loved ones. As a registered provider in Phoenix, she specializes in custodial care, particularly adult care homes, ensuring compliance and elevating the quality of care in assisted living facilities. As a licensed insurance agent, Rebecca also supports seniors with pre-need insurance for funerals and burials, Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance, and other financial and retirement planning services, reinforcing her commitment to the holistic well-being of seniors in the community.

Alongside her business partner and co-founder, Dr. Dave, Rebecca leads ARD Strategies for Seniors, focusing on personalized senior care placement and operational support for care homes. Together, they co-own Silver Linings Magazine, a trusted publication providing resources and insights for both seniors and caregivers, and the popular Silver Linings Senior Expos, which connect seniors with valuable community services and solutions. They also co-host Coffee With Rebecca and Dave, a podcast exploring senior care, aging, and caregiver insights. Rebecca contributes to Silver Linings for Seniors and Caregivers, a publication by ARD Strategies offering valuable resources and advice for seniors and their families.

As the owner and manager of multiple assisted living facilities, Rebecca brings hands-on expertise and a deep commitment to enhancing senior living options in the Phoenix East and West Valley areas. Her compassionate approach, extensive knowledge, and dedication to comprehensive senior support make her a trusted leader in the senior care community.

Our Commitment to Care

With over 60 years of combined expertise, Dr. Dave Walter and Rebecca Siddiqui, co-founders of ARD Strategies for Seniors, are passionately dedicated to transforming the senior care experience in the metro Phoenix area. Their mission is to ensure every family finds the perfect assisted living care home, tailored to the unique needs of their loved ones.

Drawing on Dr. Dave’s 40+ years of leadership in business, senior-focused initiatives and Memory Care with Rebecca’s 20+ years of expertise in senior care, licensing, and financial planning, they provide compassionate, personalized guidance. From matching residents to ideal care homes to offering support through pre-need insurance and retirement planning, their holistic approach empowers seniors and caregivers alike. Through Silver Linings Magazine, Silver Linings Senior Expos, and their podcast Coffee With Rebecca and Dave, they deliver trusted resources and build meaningful community connections, ensuring every senior thrives in a home where they feel valued and cared for.

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ARD Strategies transformed our care home, enhancing operations and connecting us with wonderful residents. Highly recommend!

John Smith

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An elderly woman wearing a light green shirt drinks from a glass, while another elderly woman in a red dress sits behind her in a dimly lit room with exposed brick walls.

Thanks to ARD Strategies, we found the perfect assisted living facility for our mother. Truly grateful!

Emily Johnson

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A three-story residential building with a combination of white siding and red brick. Several cars are parked in the parking lot in front of the building. The sky is overcast with patches of blue visible through the clouds. There are a few small evergreen trees on a grassy area adjacent to the building.
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