We all forget or lose things once in a while, and some of us have better memories than others…but when a senior begins to forget things, it’s automatically assumed that they have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease – which isn’t necessarily true. And there are things they can do to strengthen their mental function…
For many seniors, letting go of their clutter is like asking the impossible…a couple of months ago, I wrote a blog post on “How to Help a Senior Hoarder”, today I’d like to talk about why they become hoarders…why they just can’t let their stuff go. Hopefully, understanding their reasons might help you help them to […]
Whether it’s birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or any other celebration, if you have a senior parent, you are most likely wondering what gift you can give them…either their home is so full they haven’t got room for anything more, they don’t need anything more, or they are trying to downsize. What gift can […]
Before we talk about helping a senior hoarder, we need to understand, as best we can, what hoarding means and what the hoarded “stuff” means to its owner.
How many times have you moved, or helped someone else move? How many times have you said or thought – “It would have gone better if this had been done.” Use these tips for a smoother move and transition.
If a family is local, why do they reach out to a Senior Move Management Company rather than help their senior move themselves?
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 […]
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:
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.
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.
