Senior Downsizing Tips
Downsizing: How to Help a Senior Parent Who Refuses to Listen
Downsizing can be a frustrating experience all on its own. But, if you’re an adult child trying to help a senior parent downsize, there’s usually one more frustration to face. You can’t figure out how to help a senior parent who refuses to listen to the commonsense solutions you’re offering. I’ve seen this time…
Read MoreBattling Over Space: 6 Ways to Help Your Downsizing Clients Negotiate a Win-Win
Many people know that one of the biggest challenges to downsizing is prioritizing what you need, then finding the space to accommodate those items in your new home. But, have you ever had to negotiate with your spouse, or significant other, who is battling over how space in your home will be used? It’s a…
Read MoreThe Gift of Active Listening
Have you noticed how many people you’ve been talking to lately that don’t seem to be actively engaged in listening to what you have to say? You see it everywhere. People are distracted in every social setting, even checking their phones for the latest social media post or taking a call when they’re sharing a…
Read More4 Ways to Heal Family Stress With a Parent While Downsizing
Downsizing Stress. Whether you’re a downsizing professional helping seniors downsize or a family member helping their parent(s) move, it’s not uncommon for this stress to turn emotional for a parent and their adult children. So, it’s extremely important to get clear about what’s behind this issue, so you can actively seek ways to heal it.…
Read MoreLoss Aversion & Downsizing: Why We Resist Change & Letting Go
Have you ever wondered about the prime motivators that drive many of your day-to-day decisions? If you’re like a lot of people, you might assume that the primary driver is “pleasure”. I mean, after all, we all want to do things more that we enjoy, right? Things like having fun, falling in love, watching your…
Read MoreGot a Downsizing Question? Try the Hotline!
Ever wish you had a Fairy Godmother on speed dial? When you’re downsizing, you need something even better…a Senior Downsizing Hotline! Let’s face it! One of the biggest reasons that seniors procrastinate on a decision to downsize is because it’s overwhelming and sometimes help isn’t easy to find. It seems like a mountain of details,…
Read More5 Ways to Refresh Your Space While Downsizing
Preparing to downsize into a new home can be overwhelming, but one of the biggest benefits you receive in the process is the opportunity to refresh your space. Over the years we accrue stuff, and with each purchase, a story to remember. But, it could be years since you took a hard look at your…
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