Move out of our home? Absolutely not! We’ve lived here for years, we’re comfortable here, this is where we raised our family, we have friends here, we have too much “stuff” to move, we’re going to die here…this is our home! But is is the right decision?
Author Archive | Mai Thompson
Emotions of Senior Downsizing Move
We’ve all moved before, we’ve all truly disliked it, and we’ve all said “never again! But for most of us, there is at least one more move in our lives, and it’s a BIG one…It’s when, as seniors, we make that downsizing transition to a retirement community. For most seniors, the idea of leaving their […]
Senior Downsizing
To help you help your senior parents downsize without tears, fears and frustration, I’ve put together some ideas to help sort when it’s time to downsize:
Certified Senior Move Manager
We are excited to announce we are now Certified Senior Move Managers recognized by our National Association of Senior Move Managers, NASSM! We are committed to serving our seniors with a high standard of ethics, best business practices and continuing education to help make our client’s move a Smooth Transition.
Downsizing and Moving Presentations
Transitioning, relocating, downsizing and moving, can all be overwhelming and challenging, especially for seniors. That is why Smooth Transitions® exists, to help you through these difficult times. That is also why we offer Free Presentations throughout the Phoenix East Valley area.
Senior Move Management Service
What is a Senior Move Management Service……and Why Should I Hire One? The decision to downsize is not an easy one, but it’s almost inevitable, and so is the stress of it all. See how a Move Management Service can ease the stress.
Tips for Decluttering
Are you looking for a place to sit, a place at the table to eat, or a counter to prepare a meal on? It sounds like it might be a good time to do some decluttering. But where do you begin?
Moving a Senior Citizen
Let’s face it, moving is not fun! It’s hard work, it’s change, it’s relocation, it’s often downsizing, and it can be overwhelming. And for the senior citizen, it can be one of the most difficult transitions of their life. Their home is not just any house, or just a roof over their head, this is […]
Three Benefits of Creating a Floor Plan
Creating floor plans is one of my favorite things. Possibly because it reminds me of my days of doing layouts for a manufacturing plant or maybe because this one thing has such positive impact.
Creative Anti Smoking Device
My client used to teach woodworking and in an attempt to get one of his student’s attention to stop smoking, he made this really cool gadget.