Tag Archives: downsizing
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Four Ideas to Reduce the Stress of a Senior Transition #5
Moving is stressful! The majority of lists ranking life’s biggest stressors, place moving in the top five – right up there with the death of a loved one and going through a divorce. Additionally, quite often, the next … Continue
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Four Tips on Selling Items You No Longer Need #4
I have noticed more and more articles recently regarding how adult children of seniors do not want to be gifted or inherit their parents’ possessions. Most recently, the New York Times published this article: Aging Parents with Lots … Continue
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The Top Five Reasons You Should Work With a Professional Move Manager #1
Professional Move Management is a relatively new industry in the US. It started in the late 1990’s by a few caring people in various parts of the country that saw that seniors needed assistance transitioning from their … Continue
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Senior Transition: Four Ideas to Reduce the Stress
Senior Transition: Four Ideas to Reduce the Stress is from a blog post written by Mary Holmes of Integrated Move Management, a Maine Senior Guide resource. Moving is stressful! The majority of lists ranking life’s biggest stressors, … Continue
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Downsizing: The Many Upsides to Downsizing
The word downsizing comes with a highly negative connotation. In reality, it should be called smartsizing or rightsizing! What could be smarter than living efficiently in a dwelling that fits your lifestyle and family’s needs perfectly? Close … Continue
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“Clear the Decks” to Downsize
When it comes time to downsize, to “clear the deck” a little, you have many options. From holding your own yard or garage sale to staging a professional auction, there are many ways to downsize and lighten the … Continue
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Downsizing: 5 tips for easier downsizing
Downsizing is a scary thought. When you’ve lived a long, full life, chances are you have the “stuff” to prove it. Packed away in the attic, strewn about the cellar and garage, scattered throughout your entire home. … Continue