Senior Move Management


Downsizing Tips for a Rightsized Relocation

Making a move at any age can be hard work, but after years in your current home, the process of downsizing, rightsizing and relocating to a new home can be overwhelming. If you are having trouble even starting the challenging […]


Organizing Memorabilia – Give the Gift of Precious Memories

In almost every project we work on, we come across memorabilia such as photographs, film, slides, hard copy videos (VHS. Beta, reels) awards, degrees, manuscripts and the list goes on and on… Invariably clients decide to put off dealing with […]

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The Joy of Organizing: Lessons Learned From My Mother

My mother enjoyed her home. Immensely. It brought her great joy and for good reason. She was raised  with no permanent home and without indoor plumbing until 1958, a standard of living whose periodicity by that time had mostly expired […]


How Can Senior Downsizing Improve Quality of Life?

Today’s senior living communities not only provide care and a safe space, but also activities for enrichment, camaraderie, and fun. We’re not just talking about Bingo anymore! Senior communities are attracting those in the 55+ crowd who not only need […]


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Is Your Parent’s Home Still Safe?

I recently saw a film clip that was difficult to watch. In the scene, an older woman is shuffling around her kitchen, clearly in some mental and physical distress. The room is poorly lit as some light bulbs have probably […]


Part 2: Making Senior Living Organized and Easy

In Part 1 of this series, we covered aging in place in your current home. This is the preferred choice for many older adults who are still completely healthy, but it may not be suitable for everyone. If you become […]

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Part 1: How Can Senior Living be Both Organized and Easy?

This series was written by Ideal Organizing + Design and will be published over the next several weeks to help you stay organized and make informed decisions as you age.  Part 1 Bette Davis once said, “It’s not for sissies!” […]