Letting Go
When an Elderly Parent Refuses to Move: A Compassionate Guide for Families
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re living it right now. Maybe you’ve tried the conversation once or twice and hit a wall. Maybe things at home are getting harder to ignore: the clutter, the stairs, the missed medications. But every time the subject comes up, it ends in frustration or silence. You’re…
Read MoreEmotional Support for Senior Moves
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in the thick of something deeply personal. Maybe you’re helping a parent or loved one shift from a home overflowing with memories to assisted living, a smaller condo, or somewhere closer to family. It’s never just about boxes and trucks; it’s a heartfelt transition. There is mourning over…
Read MoreHow to Have “The Talk” About Senior Living with Aging Parents
I have a friend whose parents, in our opinion, needed to make a move to senior living years ago. However, her parents didn’t see the need. Today, her dad has advanced Parkinson’s and is no longer able to navigate the stairs in their home safely, and he’s dealing with dementia. Her mom was recently diagnosed…
Read MoreHow a move management company can help you downsize with ease
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 common for older adults to move into homes that are 700 to 900 square feet, says Mindy Garner, a real…
Read MoreLetting Go to Move Ahead.
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 in common? Letting go. Letting go of something you treasure. Losing something that is yours, something you think cannot be replaced…
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