by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing
When thinking about selling some of our prized possessions, we often over-estimate their worth, giving way too much value to sentiment and personal attachment. For example, Grandma’s Cherry Dining Hutch – as beautiful as it is, unfortunately, the selling price will be...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
Here are some questions to ask to be sure you select the right one! It is important when searching for a care manager for a senior loved one, that you ask specific questions that will give you the information you need to make the right choice. The answers will help...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
“The Talk” is a real cause of concern for many in the “sandwich” generation. Having elderly parents who may need help with daily activities or are struggling to live independently in their own home, may mean that it is time to have “the talk.” An elderly parent...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing, Rightsizing, Well-being
When active parents begin to slow down and experience the effects of aging and ill health, one option is to sell the home and move in with adult children. Adult children, if nearby, can step in to help with food shopping, errands, and trips to and from the doctor’s...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
If illness or an accident means that elderly individuals need to leave their family home and move to assisted living, it can be a difficult transition. If one or the other isn’t ready to leave the home where they raised their children, it makes it especially...
