Move Management
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Real Family’s Senior Placement Journey
When the Taylor family (names changed for privacy) first contacted NextStep Transitions, they were feeling something many families face when caring for an aging loved one: completely overwhelmed. The Situation Joan Taylor, 82, lived in her home for nearly 40 years. Recently widowed and recovering from a fall, her health was declining, and her once-sharp…
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 MoreTaking the NextStep: A Guide to Modern Aging Care Options
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 NextStep Family Advisor who already has relationships with and knows various senior care settings may be your best option. Among…
Read MoreWhen Springtime Brings More Than Sunshine: How to Support Aging Loved Ones in the Warmer Months
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 bring more than beauty. They bring challenges that can go unnoticed by those around them. While nature begins to flourish,…
Read MoreArticle: Seattle Times
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 founder of ElderMove Alliance, a group of businesses aligned in their goal of helping older adults achieve their goals.Many people…
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 MoreLocal Moving – What You Should Know
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. Not all is created equal but if you are armed with the right information you can be a savvy, informed…
Read MoreTackle the Big 3 while Staying Home and Staying Safe
What can you do to make these Stay Home, Stay Safe days more productive? Here are a few things you can do now that will put you in control when the rest of the world seems to be spinning out of control. The first thing I suggest to clients who may be planning to downsize…
Read MoreIt’s all about that box, bout that box, bout that box!
I have posted before about using the right size boxes for packing, but it bears repeating after visiting a client who packed books into a large carton and realized too late that she nor the movers could move it! This box size dilemma seems obvious to an old mover like me but to many of…
Read MoreDownsizing Move in your Future? Who is on your Transition Team?
If you have a large, downsizing move in your future you need to start planning. To speak bluntly, you need to start getting your ducks in a row. A significant move from a home of 30 plus years has many twists and turns that you should be preparing for. I have always told people that…
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