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Getting Your Mindset Ready to Downsize/Right-Size

Most of us know there will come a day when we need to downsize, whether out of necessity or to lessen the burden on our loved ones. Downsizing is often called ‘right-sizing’ which has a less negative connotation and helps to develop the right -mindset. Once we have...

The Impact of Clutter on Mental Health

Do you dig through piles of clothes to find the shirt you want to wear for the day? When you leave the house, do you struggle to find your keys and your wallet among all the items on your kitchen table? Maybe you can’t open the garage door all the way because...

Testimonial: A Tale of Downsizing, Decluttering, & Relocation

“In early September, our 80-year-old mother found a one-bedroom apartment in a seniors’ building near the town where she grew up. She had been thinking about moving back to that area for a few years but had made no real preparations. Suddenly, the race was on to sell...

Decluttering for the Holidays

Christmas calls for a lot of preparation to decorate your home and ready it up for the festivities. Some top decluttering categories to consider: Excess Christmas Decor Take a tour of your house and sort through all of your Christmas decor items. Do you have décor...

Different Types of Retirement Living

So you have decided to relocate. Now the big decision is to where? There are 4 primary types of Retirement Living options that most of us will want to consider.   Independent Living: Aging at Home Living in your own home and hiring help as required for tasks such as...