Shacking Up: House Sharing As You Age
August 23, 2018
You may or may not have fond memories of your college dorm days- negotiating shared space, jockeying for some privacy in the bathroom, etc. For some, the idea of sharing space as a grown adult is unwelcome- unless and until we have no choice. However, it seems that the concept…
Scaling Down: Challenges In Moving To Smaller Homes
June 28, 2018
So you’ve made the decision: the house is too large, the possessions too many. Time to simplify your life and scale down your living arrangement. Now what? Once that momentous decision is made, the real work begins. Trying to sell your large suburban or rural home may be a challenge given that…
Swept Away: Strategies For Eliminating What You No Longer Need
May 23, 2018
Are you in the midst of spring cleaning? Or perhaps, like many of us as, there’s a more substantial cleaning that needs to happen in your home- that is, getting rid of the decades of stuff that clutters your house and perhaps stands in the way of moving on to…
Live And Learn: Resources For Life-Long Learners
April 11, 2018
While some of us relish the thought of never sitting in a classroom again, others are always in search of new educational opportunities. There’s certainly evidence to confirm that ongoing education and learning helps to keep our brains sharp as we age. And there are plenty of educational opportunities out…
Tech Time: Is It Time You Embraced Technology For Youself Or Your Loved Ones?
April 4, 2018
It seems that every time you read the news, there’s some new gadget or tech toy that has come on the market to catch your eye. But in this day and age, when time and resources are tight and aging populations are booming, embracing technology may not be a choice….
Save, Sell Or Give Away: What’s Your Downsizing Strategy?
March 13, 2018
According to the calendar (but perhaps not the weather), Spring begins in a few days, which for many of us means spring cleaning and clearing out the clutter. If you’re helping a loved one downsize, or thinking about your own possessions, you’re probably trying to figure out a strategy for…