Why It’s So Important for Seniors to Declutter Their Homes

Many senior citizens prefer to remain in their homes as far into their golden years as possible. Living at home allows them to maintain a sense of independence that they wouldn't be able to achieve at an assisted living facility or nursing home. There are often changes that need to be made in order for a residence to be safe for a senior to live in. One of the top things to do is to clear out the clutter. Here's why. Mental Improvements As a person ages, there are a number of mental concerns that they will often face. For…

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Senior Downsizing Timeline

Are you in the process of helping your senior parents to downsize? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? I know the feeling. I've been there. When I was in my 30's, I helped my parents move from a 5 bedroom home to a fully furnished mobile home. They moved from Washington to Arizona. We had to move quickly in order to get the house on the market. I wish we had a checklist like this to help us through the process. These are general guidelines I created to help you and your loved ones to have an easier transition. I talked…

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How To Help Your Senior Parents Downsize

Are you in the process of helping a senior parent move into a smaller space? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with all the burden of working full-time, taking care of your family, and helping move your parents into assisted living, senior housing or nursing home? I can relate. I was in my twenties when  my dad retired and my parents put their home on the market for sale. My dad worked 30 years for the post office and was able to retire at the age of 50. I was out of state at college when it happened. I came…

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