Category: Seniors

Moving long-distance can be a daunting prospect, especially for seniors who may have lived in their current home for many years. Whether you’re relocating to be closer to family, seeking a change of scenery, or downsizing for retirement, careful planning and consideration can make the transition smoother and less stressful. Planning Ahead: Downsizing and Decluttering:…

Fitting items into a new space When seniors move into a senior community, they often have to significantly downsize to accommodate the size restrictions of their new space. That exercise can be very freeing and can ease the transition to their new home; however, old habits can die hard or not at all and before…

Spring is the time of year when we naturally want to create new beginnings.  Often that means we have to shed the old to make room for the new.  Shedding can be cathartic; it is the act of physically purging our space which can often clear our minds and enhance our mood. Shedding the old…

Downsizing can be an arduous task at any age and even more difficult as we get older.  For those who have been in their home for 30-plus years, the task can be overwhelming and the reason many seniors delay the process of moving. If you have been called upon to help your parents make the…

Many of us have medication piled up in our drawers and cabinets they we have collected over time.  Some of it we never use and yet it takes up vital space we need to store other essentials.  So how to we tackle the medication mayhem and simplify our space? Purge.  The first step in organizing…

Moving is one of life’s most stressful activities, so we thought we would share some move management tips to help make your move less stressful. Many people downsize prior to a move to avoid moving unwanted items. The best time to start downsizing is as soon as you have made the decision to move. Start…

As Senior Move Managers, Your Tasks – Our Time is frequently asked to define Rightsizing and describe the difference between Rightsizing and Downsizing? Downsizing tends to put the focus on letting go or sacrificing possessions and changing your lifestyle. Whereas, Rightsizing puts more of the focus on conscious choice for a better lifestyle. The goal…

Baby boomers enjoyed tapping their toes to Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, now they maybe tiptoeing around decisions regarding Continuing Care Retirement Centers.  As US News reports here, it is impossible to know what the future brings, but looking at our options is optimal.  Will you be able to stay in your home? …