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The Concept is Easy: To Downsize, First You Must Declutter!
Some of the toughest tasks, when downsizing, are how to decide which meaningful mementos to keep and what to do with those sentimental treasures you really love but don’t have room for. Getting started is perhaps the hardest part. Sorting through everything is difficult, but here are some getting-started tips for you or a loved one that may make this project less stressful.
The Latest Scams to Defraud the Elderly
Criminals and hackers find new ways to defraud innocent people all the time and often their activities are directed to the elderly. Watch out for these new scams and follow the suggestions to Stay Safe! Romance Scams Criminals pose as love interests online with...
Tips for Talking with your Senior Loved Ones
“In the best conversations, you don't even remember what you talked about, only how it felt.” John Green, Turtles All the Way Down A great conversation can be exciting, comforting, and revealing, all at once, especially if you are talking with someone with several...
It’s Always Something
Not that we are complaining … on the contrary, this winter has been busier than ever for the staff at Transitions Liquidation Services. Things are a bit different, though. TLS has been referred by realtors, senior communities, lawyers, and estate planners to help...
Jump Start Your Downsizing!
Most everyone will admit that they have more stuff than they need or use regularly. Perhaps you’re an empty nester or are considering a move to smaller quarters. If so, a major downsizing project may be in your future. The problem is that people often don’t know how...
NASMM Celebrates Senior Move Managers
For one week each year the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) pays special recognition to senior and specialty move managers. During this week, NASMM members around the world promote the value of Senior & Specialty Move Management and members’...
Move Management and much more … from Cape Cod to Maryland
It is often said that “managing a move means coordinating a myriad of details.” This move involved a lovely woman, whom we’ll call Sylvia, who suffered a stroke a few years ago that affected her walking gate and was now experiencing short-term memory loss. This move...
5 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 Pandemic. While there are still cases of this dreaded virus, many are vaccinated and are looking forward to spending time with family...
One of the Most Important Things for Caregivers to Remember: Take Care of Yourselves, 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...
Caregiving from a Distance
The concerns and challenges of long-distance caregivers … According to a 2020 study by AARP Caregiving in the United States 2020, 11% of family caregivers live an hour or more away from their aging or ailing loved one. Many are taking care of family members from a...