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As we and/or our loved ones age, finding the correct type of care becomes a top priority. With several options available, understanding their differences can help you make the best choice. Working with a professional…
People don’t often think of love when they think about senior living communities. But I challenge you to do so. Love, in its many forms, is alive and thriving in these communities. In my more…
As the chill of winter fades and the days grow longer, spring and summer arrive with their usual promises: blooming flowers, fresh-cut grass, buzzing bees, and warm sunshine. But for some modern agers, these seasons…
As we age, companionship becomes even more essential to our happiness and well-being. For modern agers, especially those living in assisted living communities, having a pet can provide a source of comfort, joy, and connection.…
To truly understand what a NextStep Family Advisor is, let me start by sharing a personal story. In 2019 my dad passed away and it became glaringly apparent that my mom was experiencing more severe…
Downsizing is no small feat. In the Seattle area, it’s very common for older adults to move into homes that are 700 to 900 square feet, says Mindy Garner, a real estate agent and the…
Originally published in the Seattle Times on Sep. 6, 2024 at 7:00 am. By Annie Midori Atherton Special to At Home in the Northwest Downsizing is no small feat. In the Seattle area, it’s very…
By definition – being emotionally overwhelmed means to be completely submerged by your thoughts and emotions about all of life’s current problems, to the point where you lack efficacy and feel frozen or paralyzed. Compare the feeling of being overwhelmed to…
Losing a spouse or loved one, leaving a home or job you love, watching children leave for school, deciding when it is time to move into smaller spaces – what do all these things have…
If you are moving locally and are planning to hire a moving company to help you, there are a couple of things you should know about how things really work out there in mover land.…
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