by Marie LeBlanc | Downsizing, Not your typical transitions, Well-being
Marie was called in by the family and legal guardian for Ms. Sholz*, who had severe COPD and dementia and could no longer live at home alone. Ms. Sholz was convinced to leave, thinking she was moving to a special hotel while her home was being repaired after a burst...
by Marie LeBlanc | Downsizing, Rightsizing
Have you lived in your home for what seems a lifetime and really don’t want to think of moving, but maybe it is time to consider the options? If you or your parents fall into the “senior” category, the home you’ve loved for decades may just be too big now or just too...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing
What to do if you are “between a rock and a hard place”? It’s Spring and with the warmer weather comes the task of Spring cleaning. Today, with people at home, there are more folks tackling these projects, resulting in an increasing number of people with more “stuff”...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing, Not your typical transitions, Rightsizing
Unexpected construction delays in the Delights’* new home and an unyielding move-out deadline at their current home meant the couple and all their belongings would soon have nowhere to go. Even though the painter, plasterer, carpenter, and carpet installer had already...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing, Well-being
Living and dealing with an individual who is hoarding can be difficult … at best. It can be embarrassing for children who may fear that knowledge of their parent’s hoarding behavior may become public. In addition to being fearful about safety and being ashamed of...
