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Complex Moves that Require a Move Manager … No Matter the Client’s Age
Last month we wrote about a new trend in transitioning … that of couples doing major renovations of senior living apartments to customize the rooms to their comfort and personal taste. This month we will focus on another trend we are seeing at Transitions Liquidation...
Cookie-Cutter Transitions Not for Everyone
Moving into an apartment in a community living setting usually means selecting an apartment by the number of bedrooms and/or bathrooms needed. Once there, residents can decorate as they wish, with some limitations, but the apartments are usually fairly basic. TLS has...
Thinking About Your Pets
It’s so important to ensure their care throughout a stressful move and beyond.Plan for the future. We don’t like to think about it, but you need to plan for the care of your pet if you are ill or hospitalized. Who can step in for temporary or longer-term care? Do you...
Caregivers Need Care, Too!
It is true that caregivers need a break from their day-to-day responsibilities caring for a loved one. While it is ideal to share these responsibilities with a family member or dear friend, it isn’t always possible for caregivers to “switch off” and get away for a...
Talking with Your Elderly Parents About Moving
Adult children know the feeling inside when a tough issue should be addressed with their parents. Whether it’s giving up driving, getting in-home healthcare, or moving out of the family home that can no longer be taken care of adequately, the very thought of broaching...
Move Managers: An Integral Part of the Moving Process
Once thought of as a luxury, move managers are now considered critical for many reasons. While move managers have been helping people transition into a new chapter in their lives for decades, today’s move managers are called upon to assist realtors, estate and...
Decluttering? Start with the Low-Hanging Fruit!
Low-hanging fruit is the fruit on the lower branches – the fruit that is easier to get. In Decluttering, we use the phrase to mean tasks that can easily and quickly be completed before moving on to more challenging work. Don’t start with what you can see. Start with...
5 Helpful Tips for Traveling with the Elderly
Most people, no matter their age, are chomping at the bit to be out and about and traveling after enduring the isolation during the New England winter. It is to be expected that now they are looking forward to spending time with family and exploring new places. ...
The Devil is in the Details
When we talk about “unusual transitions” at Transitions Liquidation Services, we often mean requests from clients or referrers to accomplish unusual things … usually something that no one is around to do. Here are some examples: Based on a referral from a senior...
With Just One Phone Call …
Estate Planners, Elder Law Attorneys, and Wealth and Trust Advisors turn to TLS to handle it all. Realtors, Geriatric Care Managers, and families have traditionally turned to Transitions Liquidation Services when a client is transitioning to a smaller home or to a...