Tag: Downsizing

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…

Have you moved recently and can’t seem to get settled into your new home? Well, the old real estate saying about buying a home also applies to settling into a new home.  It’s all about location, location, location! Even when you move into a new home that is the same size as your last, or…

Do you have a parent or senior in your life that could benefit from downsizing their home but you’re not sure how to approach the discussion? The topic of downsizing can be difficult for some.  They may have to part with items that have memories attached. Or it may make them feel like they are…

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…

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…