Moving During COVID-19

Who ever thought they might be moving during a pandemic? Did any of us ever anticipate that this could be a possibility? No, of course not. We are in uncharted… Read more
Downsizing 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… Read more
You Can’t Take It All, but You Can Take What is Important

Some people think when they move into a retirement community or downsize to a smaller space that they have to give up everything. That is a big reason why many… Read more
Hiring a Senior Move Manager? Do your Homework – Not all Move Managers are Created Equal!

If you or a senior you know are thinking about moving and could benefit from the services of a Senior Move Manager it is important to thoroughly research your options…. Read more
What is a Senior Move Manager and Why You Want One!

NextStep Transitions manages moves for people of all ages and walks of life, but managing a move for an older adult is a highly specialized and very personalized service. This… Read more
Why Moving Your Own Parents Is Not Always The Best Idea

It is ironic to me how many people over-simplify their parents move to a smaller residence or retirement community. People who lived their entire adult lives in one residence, raised a… Read more
Moving Out of State? Get Ready for the Big Move!

Preparing for and getting through any move is hard work, but moving out of state means taking on a whole other list of important pre-move to-do’s. Millions of people relocate… Read more
How to Help Your Parents Downsize (and Remain in the Family)

When it comes time to move your parents out of their long-time home, always remember that it’s all about them, not you. Your whole family should be on board and,… Read more
Moving Elderly Parents: My Story

Moving a parent is a lot easier said than done, which I discovered firsthand in the Fall of 2014. For 59 years, my mother had lived in the Eastern Washington… Read more