Posts Tagged ‘Senior Downsizing’
5 Common Downsizing Mistakes Seniors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Are you thinking about downsizing in the future but too overwhelmed by the process? It doesn’t have to be that way if you know the most common downsizing mistakes to avoid. For most seniors, just thinking about a downsizing move is enough to put fear and dread into their hearts. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories…
Read MoreDownsizing? 8 Pack Day Strategies to Ease a Senior’s Stress
Downsizing? You’re about to learn 8 pack day strategies to ease a senior’s stress and still be productive. Pack days can be stressful in a downsizing move. One of the things I’ve heard most from clients over the years is that they feel overwhelmed with the number of details a well-planned move requires. They also…
Read More13 Do’s and Don’ts for Compassionate Communication with a Memory-Impaired Client
Senior downsizing or home-organizing professionals who have worked with memory-impaired individuals during transition know how difficult it is for their clients to cope with a quickly changing environment. How you communicate with them is critical to a successful process. In today’s article, I share the 13 communication dos and don’ts that can help you better…
Read MoreWhy an Estate Sale Might Not Be Your Best Downsizing Disposal Option
If you’re downsizing, or helping someone who is, pay close attention to what I’m about to share: an estate sale might not be your best downsizing disposal option. Most downsizers have heard of estate sales and their luring appeal. They’ve probably been told it’s one of the easiest ways to dispose of a large volume…
Read MoreDownsizing But Can’t Let Go of Your Stuff? Why We Resist
We’ve all been there. Faced with either the necessity or practicality of letting go of items we’ve acquired during our lives can bring a person to the point of panic. Many people think it’s only our older population that resists letting go of items, particularly when it’s done in tandem with a major life change,…
Read MoreOrganizing & Downsizing: The Perfect Business Duo – Take Two
What makes a great business succeed? Is it the type of services a business provides? Is it the people bringing that service to the customer? These are the questions that today’s entrepreneurs tackle every day, especially in the topsy-turvy economic world we’ve experienced in the past few years. But there will always be businesses that…
Read More6 Reasons Why a Downsizing Senior Struggles with Decisions
Whether you’re a seasoned downsizing pro, Realtor, home organizer, just started in the senior service field, or even an adult child helping a parent during a downsizing move, chances are one of the first challenges you’ll have to overcome is working with a client or family member who struggles with making decisions. Downsizing, in general,…
Read MoreDownsizing: How to Help a Senior Parent Who Refuses to Listen
Downsizing can be a frustrating experience all on its own. But, if you’re an adult child trying to help a senior parent downsize, there’s usually one more frustration to face. You can’t figure out how to help a senior parent who refuses to listen to the commonsense solutions you’re offering. I’ve seen this time…
Read MoreBattling Over Space: 6 Ways to Help Your Downsizing Clients Negotiate a Win-Win
Many people know that one of the biggest challenges to downsizing is prioritizing what you need, then finding the space to accommodate those items in your new home. But, have you ever had to negotiate with your spouse, or significant other, who is battling over how space in your home will be used? It’s a…
Read More4 Ways to Heal Family Stress With a Parent While Downsizing
Downsizing Stress. Whether you’re a downsizing professional helping seniors downsize or a family member helping their parent(s) move, it’s not uncommon for this stress to turn emotional for a parent and their adult children. So, it’s extremely important to get clear about what’s behind this issue, so you can actively seek ways to heal it.…
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