The time to Downsize...

Downsizing is an inevitable part of moving to a new residence: taking old clothes to Goodwill, throwing away that leaf blower that hasn’t worked in five years, and getting rid of all the things you’ve accumulated that your family no longer needs. But, downsizing can be particularly wrenching for the elderly, who may find it overwhelming to think about letting go of the items they’ve gathered over a lifetime. If a loved one is faced with a move to assisted living, where they may have less storage space, that clutter in the closet may turn into a stubborn roadblock – and it's a common excuse to resist moving.  Often the senior will feel like they are giving up cherished memories, especially when faced with leaving a long-term home on top of it all.

It's not uncommon to wonder how you can ask Mom and Dad to give up so many mementos they obviously cherish, and risk upsetting them? Indeed, the the entire process can be daunting.

Enlisting friends and family to help a loved one clear their clutter can be an enormous help. Having others around to share memories can make the process less painful.  Sometimes seniors are daunted by the size of the task, or feel physically incapable.  Sometimes the situation becomes so dire that professional help is warranted. Senior move managers can help with the process and are experts at smoothing the transition into senior living.

A trusted advisor on senior living issues can go a long way to helping seniors and their families figure out what to throw away, what to sell, the value, and what to bring with them into assisted living. They can also help you  address fears and anxieties about assisted living, as well as the advantages of moving.  The result can be a hassle-free transition – and a much lighter load.  If you find yourself needing assistance with this sort of challenge, give us a call.  We've been helping families with this & other challenges for over a decade.

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!