Senior Moving & Relocation Management
Taking 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 MoreLove and Friendship: The Heart of Senior Living
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 than 30 years working in the senior living field, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing love every day. It’s in…
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 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…
Read MoreYou 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 people put off moving for so long – sometimes too long. They are not ready to leave behind all the things that bring them joy. …
Read MoreHiring 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. There are many people getting into the growing senior market and donning the hat of Senior Move Managers. Most have a genuine concern for the…
Read MoreWhat 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 is a service that we have been providing since 2007. Those that discover us before they move say we are lifesavers and they could not…
Read MoreWhy 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 family in that home and were part of a neighborhood and local community have deep roots. If you want to transplant them successfully, you must do so…
Read MoreMoving 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 to another state every year, with the most common reasons being change of employment, retirement, marriage or moving closer to family. All big life events…
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