Thanks for your perspectives and advice Gary. I was doing the "senior circuit" for years up until the pandemic. I will start inquiring again, but I've been busy enough with parties and bars.
But there some accepts of the seniors venues I miss, so hopefully that type of work will pick up again.

One question for you Gary - Since you are a good singer, did you ever consider using prerecorded tracks rather than bringing a keyboard to the assisted living and other senior venues that you performed at?

Here in the DWF area most of the senior entertainers generally are singers with backing tracks, or perhaps a guitar or sax, that also sing but mainly with tracks.

I think the advantages are, less stuff to set up, the performer can be more mobile and "stroll" and many would consider a prerecorded track to sound more professional than a "live" auto accompaniment.

Personally would never perform without a keyboard, perhaps I would consider it if I were a better vocalist, or played better guitar or a horn. Plus I am not a big fan of having to follow a pre recorded arrangement. I like to solo freely, make an arrangement longer or shorter if needed. But being "stuck" behind a keyboard can have limitation for an entertainer. I am just curious why you never went the backing track route, or did you ever consider it?