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How to Care for Aging Parents from a Distance
When we live apart from our loved ones, we often find it challenging to help when we want to be there for them. I lived through this experience as a daughter who lived 8 hours away from her parents. I understand the challenges you and your loved ones face. At Moving...
How to Approach the Subject of Downsizing & Moving with Your Aging Loved Ones
You may have started noticing that your loved ones are having challenges when it comes to the maintenance of their home or other daily living activities. They may be struggling with lawn and yard maintenance, or going up and down stairs. Perhaps they are struggling...
Help Your Aging Loved Ones Live Safely at Home
Where do you even start? When your aging parents are not ready to move but you are noticing some challenges, here are a few things you can do to help them continue to live safely in their home. Do a walkthrough with the lights off or in very low light. What are they...
Five Things to Consider Before Downsizing
Continuing the series in helping our parents and aging loved ones make the decision to downsize and/or move, this video covers the five key things to consider before downsizing. Remember the acronym B.A.L.L.S. Budget: This will be one of the most important...
We Are More Than Movers, Stagers & Organizers
We often get asked to share in great detail what we do as home transition specialists at Moving Forward Matters, Home Transitions for Families & Seniors. Our team is a highly specialized team, trained in the art of moving, organizing and staging your...
When Your Aging Loved Ones Refuse Your Help
You want to help your parents or a loved one live safely in their home. You also know it may be time for them to downsize to a smaller home or retirement residence. How can you help when your aging parents refuse your help? 1. Acknowledge how they feel. This may...
