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Posted by Michelle Greene on January 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM
The hardest part of preparing for what's best for Mom or Dad is determining the right time to create a plan for aging-in-place or relocating. Whether your conversation with your parents is virtual or in-person, it's essential to create a plan to clear the clutter before it's a hazard or necessity. Finding a new home for your senior loved one’s belongings or helping them clear clutter, offers a host of benefits to encourage healthy aging like boos...
Posted by Michelle Greene on January 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM
If you're ready to tidy up your home office or corral kid's toys, you would be surprised by the items you own that are waiting for a new purpose. More than likely some of the items cluttering your home could be used to create extra storage or organized spaces. Instead of purchasing brand new items, consider upcycling a few items from the attic or purchasing gently used unexpected items to bring calm to untidy chaos.
The basics of getting orga...
Posted by Michelle Greene on January 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Written by Rocio Espinoza
In today's world, we're bombarded with responsibilities, relationships, purchases, possessions, and clutter, both physical and mental. There's so much noise and chaos around us that our minds and bodies are in a constant state of overdrive and stress.
It's time to do something about that. By adopting a minimalist lifestyle, you can make the switch from stressful for serene, from frustrated to focused. We have some ...
Posted by Michelle Greene on July 14, 2020 at 10:05 AM
When you think of caring for aging parents, most people believe it includes caring for physical needs like food, medical care, or mobility related issues. Although the physical aspect of care is extremely important, social well-being has equal importance.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in every three seniors live and age alone. Among seniors who live alone senior loneliness can be common, especially during a pandemic where social in...
Posted by Michelle Greene on May 18, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Are you considering
downsizing or moving to a “rightsized” home? Whether choosing to move now or
later, you should start asking the right questions today. Begin by evaluating why
you are considering a move and list the benefits you wish to gain and the not
so desirable qualities of your current space.
Posted by Michelle Greene on May 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Is it time to move to a larger or smaller space? Whether choosing to move now or later, you should start asking the right questions today. Read more to help you evaluate relocating, map out the list of benefits you wish to gain, and what you’d prefer to leave behind in your current space.
Posted by Michelle Greene on April 14, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Guest Blogger Gina Siegel, Owner of Caring Transitions of Cincinnati East.
My dad was a wise and peaceful man. Born in 1922, he was no stranger to difficult times, and often told me that it would take a common enemy to bring the world together. Back then, my young mind went to aliens – I now see a different form of this enemy: COVID-19.
It has been fascinating to watch how our country and others have united under this threat, and I’m proud...
Posted by Michelle Greene on March 31, 2020 at 10:21 AM
As your children grow and start to venture out on their own, it can certainly leave a wake in your life. Without them in your home, it can start to feel small or overwhelmingly big. With less people to help pitch in, downsizing can become a very viable option. Before you just start throwing things out or thinking the only choice you have is to look for a smaller house, read on for a few tips on things to keep in mind as you downsize.
Staying P...
Posted by Michelle Greene on September 13, 2019 at 7:27 AM
As older adults approach retirement, there are limitless
ways to spend your retirement years. One of the first decisions most adults
near retirement make is where they want to retire. This is usually an important
decision between aging in place or rightsizing to a new home. There are
positives and negatives to each decision, but the best way to determine your
next step is considering the unique needs for your lifestyle, physical and
mental health.
Before deciding if rightsizing or downsizing is the right
fit, you should consider five major factors.
Posted by Michelle Greene on August 14, 2019 at 6:50 AM
For families who take an active role in caring for their loved ones,
monitoring and maintaining the best possible care can be a challenge. Decision
making and addressing daily needs can be complex for family caregivers. If you
have a loved one who is the primary decision maker for a family member’s care,
you can help support them to help them with their extra layer of responsibility
even if you aren’t directly involved with every decision made.
See valuable tips to help you stay in the loop with your
loved one’s care and be a pillar of support for any family caregiver in your
life.