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A Win Win at Helping Parents Move

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Marlene’s parents had always been there for her. Bertie and John had lived quite independently well into their eighties. Both of their children lived away from them but were in regular phone contact with them, visiting as often as they could. Marlene had her family as well as a full time job and was caught up in the whirlwind of trying to juggle all the plates and keeping sane at the same time. Marlene had had a wonderful childhood. As she watched her parents becoming more fragile she wanted […]

A Sudden Move for Mom

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I received the call on a Friday evening, Ally was calling from Tennessee asking for help with her Mom . Her Mom, Beth, was being released from the hospital and her doctor ordered that she not go back to her 1 bedroom apartment in an assisted living facility. After several falls and recovered broken bones the doctor felt it was time for this 82 year old Mom to have more care. Ally planned to arrive the following Monday to assist with her mom’s move to the small care home where […]

PICTURES! What to do with them all?

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Pictures bring out wonderful memories of times gone by. However, an accumulation of pictures can hold memories of 3 generations maybe more! So, what should you do with boxes of photos, albums, slides ad scrapbooks when you begin to downsize and have limited space? And what about your framed pictures? These precious memories must be handled with great care and respect. When you first receive a beautiful framed picture of your children or grandchildren you happily display it. It gives so much pleasure. As the years go by and that […]

Til Death Do Us Part

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By our guest blogger Julie Hall © 2013 Julie Hall “Til Death do us part” Most of us enjoy hearing those words during a wedding ceremony, where the new couple is floating in bliss and envision being by each others side until death separates them. From my perspective, however, I see people who have a very passionate relationship with their material possessions, sometimes more so than each other! If I didn’t know better, I would say they behave as if they can take their possessions with them when they […]

Watch Out for a Rogue Mover

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We’ve all heard the stories about people who were scammed by a “rogue mover” – a company that is not a professional mover and charges way more than the original estimate. Those same people may have watched the truck drive off with all their belongings never to see them again. Do not let this happen to you. Here’s how a rogue mover typically works: The mover gives a phone or online estimate only without visiting your home and requires a deposit or full payment up front. On moving day, the […]

How Do You React to Change?

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There are 3 things we know about change and the future: It is not going to be like the past. It is not going to be exactly the way we think. The rate of change can take place faster than we can imagine. In 1803, the British created a civil service position in which a man was required to stand on the cliffs of Dover with a spy glass. His job was to be on the lookout for invasion. He was to ring a bell if he saw the army […]

In Denial?? Who Me?

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De Nile(denial) is a long river! One of the greatest realities is the fact that death is inevitable for all of us. We each have that moment when this reality hits home. It might be when our parents actually die, but the process usually begins when we see our parents begin to age and unable to keep up with their day to day routines. They lose things on a regular basis and forget to pay the bills. We might try not to make too much about it, but our minds […]

6 Practical Ways to Help Your Parents This Summer

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by our Guest Blogger Julie Hall Spending time visiting your parents this summer? Here are 6 practical ways that you can assist your elderly parents. Help your parents protect all their assets. Know all the professionals they work with, i.e. CPA, financial planner, attorney, etc. Know the location of all your parents important documents. If the documents are in a locked cabinet or fireproof storage, know where the keys are kept. Have the important conversations with your parents about their wishes for the future, who will be their executor, healthcare […]

What Does the Word “Senior” Mean to You?

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What does the word “senior” mean to you? In our world, “senior” is thrown around generally to cover anyone aged 60 or up. Some stores discount for age 55 and over… and call it the “senior discount. And in some places — like the movie theatres — 65 is the going age to be called a senior. With all the variation, what is a senior anyways? Most of the boomer generation who are just beginning to fall into these senior categories don’t like the word senior. In their minds, it […]

Moving? 7 Action Tips to Get You Started

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TAKE ACTION. If you are capable, take action. Enlist the help of friends and family who will support you when tell them you are moving to a smaller space. DON’T GO IT ALONE. Moving is difficult but you don’t have to do it alone. Find those that can give you tools, assistance, motivation, encouragement and information to help with the transition. Check out to see if there is a Senior Move Manager in your area. WHERE DO I START? Start with a target date for when you are moving and […]