Our homes provide safety, comfort, and memories and that is a good thing! Moving to a different home may initially stir fears of the unknown, of daunting tasks, and of leaving memories behind. Finding the right solutions to get your […]
If you are taking care of an elderly loved one, please take a minute to pat yourself on the back. Caregiving is one of the greatest acts of love. It is also an incredibly difficult job both physically, […]
Congratulations on making the decision to downsize and plan for your new space! While a home transition can be overwhelming and emotional, proper space planning will ease the worry of what to bring and how to store it. A well […]
If you want to downsize or ‘right size’, deciding what to bring and what not to bring can often be the hardest part. Looking forward rather than looking back is the key. Visualize what you want your next space to […]
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 […]
While organizing or downsizing, many clients ask us, ‘Is it okay to recycle, repurpose, or regift an item you’ve received as a gift if you aren’t able to use it or are not fond of it?’ Professional organizers see unwanted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]