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Posted by Steve Tokita on July 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Without a comprehensive plan, families often scramble to identify and qualify the various resources needed to manage a move for senior loved ones. They must locate and hire trusted realtors, movers, downsizing experts, estate sale professionals, consignment shops, packing material suppliers, junk haulers or dumpster companies, housekeepers, repairmen, home stagers, financial advisors, attorneys, caregivers, pet sitters, and more! See tips gathered from experts to create a plan that can help you manage a move for an older adult.
Posted by Steve Tokita on June 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Are there priceless items in your cupboards and closets? The answer could be yes! From priceless paintings to retro comics, you could have more money in your home than you think. If you are ready to sort the gems from the junk in your home, here are a few commonly uncommon items worth a second look before they’re tossed in the trash.
Posted by Steve Tokita on April 27, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Moving day can be stressful and planning can help alleviate that stress. There are many things to do before the actual moving day that will set the plan in place for a stress-free move. Decluttering, clean-outs and liquidation of assets to earn money to offset the cost of the move are all part of a great move plan.
Posted by Steve Tokita on April 20, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Social Distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has a lot of people stressed out. Normally, when we think of stress, we usually assume it’s caused by specific events, tasks or scenarios. In this time of new normal, it’s time to expand the way you think of stress to include the effects clutter in your environment can have on your mental AND physical health.
Posted by Steve Tokita on December 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM
The best way to keep your home clutter free during the holiday season is to clear clutter before, during, and after the holiday season a few minutes at a time. We have tips for what to do to get a jump on clearing clutter and maintaining a clean home throughout the holiday season.
Posted by Steve Tokita 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 Steve Tokita on September 13, 2019 at 7:20 AM
If you’ve decided to remain in your own home for the later
years of your life planning to organize your home to be more functional is
essential. Getting organized has both physical and mental benefits to healthy
aging. An organized home is linked to boosted mental clarity, lower stress
levels, and lower risk of injury. Each of these benefits can extend quality of
life now and in the long run.
Getting organized can become simple with a pl...
Posted by Steve Tokita on September 13, 2019 at 7:09 AM
After raising children, your home can start to become a storage unit for the things your child couldn’t or didn’t take with them. You can accumulate quite a few items from toddler year toys to teenage band craze posters or memorabilia in addition to items you’ve owned since before you were a parent. This is why it is essential to clear the clutter from your empty nest.
To prepare for your next phase in life as the parent of adult children, we have a few tips to help you bring a new level of order and organization to your home.
Posted by Steve Tokita on September 13, 2019 at 6:58 AM
September is Healthy Aging Month. We understand the importance of a healthy home for older adults and want to help you create a place you can enjoy being the best version of you. The biggest concerns most older adults face are safety, accessibility, and sustainable independence. We have tips to help you or a loved one create a healthy home to age in place.
Posted by Steve Tokita on July 17, 2019 at 9:20 AM
For many families, summer is the most convenient time to move or help a loved one with a move. Since the warm weather is attractive to most people planning moves it can make the summer move season a bit hectic when finding resources to help facilitate your move. One way to ease the stress of the move is creating a plan. Use our tips to make your summer move smooth sailing.