It's been a long winter! No one will disagree nor will they argue that many are beginning to get truly fed up with it. The cold. The snow. The dreary days without sunlight. As we care for our loved ones, and ourselves, it is so very important to be conscious that...
I Don’t Know Where to Start!
Aging Parents, Downsizing Tips & Tricks, Long-Term Care
"I don't know where to start!", Marie exclaims as she looks at her mother's closet, knowing that much of what is there has to go. Marie's mother was just transfered from the hospital into a long-term care facility and she is now left with the charge of emptying her...
Aging Parents, Long-Term Care, Moving, Resources, Retirement
Christine Forget is the owner of Solva Senior Living, an Ottawa-based company specializing in helping families and individuals find the perfect retirement residence or senior housing solution for them. With years of experience working, managing and directing within...
“Where Can I Donate My Good Items?”
Aging Parents, Downsizing Tips & Tricks, Managing an Estate, Selling Your Home
This is a question we hear almost every day. We receive phone calls at the office, we get this question on our Facebook page and our clients and their families ask us daily what they can do with their gently used furniture and household items. The sad reality is that...