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Adele’s vision loss from glaucoma was forcing her, at age 78, to leave her home in Maine. She planned to move to Simi, into a retirement community close to her son Bill. Though she had some fears, Adele knew she could enjoy life more and get the help she needed if she moved near her [...]
Readmore TextLeave the Stuff, Keep the Memories
“JAY GOLDSTEIN and his wife, Carrie, accumulated 15,000 books in the 46 years they lived in the Glen Cove split ranch where they raised their four children. Its sixth bedroom became the second story of a library. All sorts of memorabilia and other hard-to-toss belongings accumulated in the attic and basement. In February, when their [...]
Readmore TextI Will Move Your Parents
When it’s time to move mom and dad from their home into smaller quarters, the task can be overwhelming — for you and them. After many years of living in the same house, “stuff” accumulates. How do you begin to downsize? The good news is that help is available to ease the burden of sorting [...]
Readmore TextHelping Seniors Move Smoothly
“Mahan and Tina Hewell of Smooth Transitions have experienced growth in business and remarked that often, family members are looking to relocate parents to this area. Mahan, a former Realtor, speaks to interested organizations about the Senior Move Management industry to get the word out.Moving from the family home to an assisted-living facility is another [...]
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