Posts Tagged ‘Senior Downsizing’
How Shifting Roles Between Seniors & Their Adult Children Can Make or Break a Downsizing Move
Moving under any circumstance is a challenge. But, facing a downsizing move has its own unique set of issues, many of which can come as a complete surprise to the seniors and their family. I got my first taste of this when I helped my own Mom and step-father on their first downsize move back…
Read More“Senior Downsizing Specialist” Defined: How They Help Ease the Burden of Transition
Over the years, I’ve been asked this question many, many times. “What is a Senior Downsizing Specialist and what is it that makes their service so unique when helping seniors who are downsizing?” It’s understandable that people are confused about this profession given that the industry itself is so new. After all, it’s only been…
Read MoreWhy Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
After over a decade of providing downsizing and transition coaching services to seniors and their families, I’ve noticed one of the biggest challenges that tends to frustrate them the most is what to do with the things they can’t take with them to their new home. Most automatically assume that their adult children will want…
Read MoreWhy a Downsizing Move is Unlike Any Other
By Deborah Moyer Who loves moving?! Oh, come on! You know you LOVE having to wrangle a thousand little details like deciding what will fit in your new home, packing until your back breaks, trying to find a decent mover that won’t destroy your favorite things and my personal favorite, that mind numbing decision-making exercise…
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