Getting older is a part of life. And with age comes a long list of personal security issues that can make it increasingly more difficult for seniors to continue living on their own. As we see it, addressing these issues comes down to two things: prevention and response. A few...
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Category Archives: Organizing for Life Changes
Start Planning Your Spring Move Today
So, you are an older American seriously thinking that it is time to downsize. You realize that your big house is now too big for just the two of you; now would be a good time to move into something smaller and in a location more conducive to your active...
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How a Little Organization Can Change Your Life
How often do we hear people talk of a hurried and hectic life where there never seems to be enough time to get everything done? You might find yourself trapped in your own hectic routine. Well, there is good news. A little organization can entirely change your life. We know....
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Simple Packing Tips to Make Your Move Easier
One of the services we offer at My Divine Concierge is moving service for couples or families downsizing to smaller homes. This kind of service is more in demand than you might think. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 35% of American families moved...
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The Simple Life Can Be a Good Thing
Gladys and Hank is an older couple enjoying a quiet, simple life in a retirement community along the Hudson River. Their days are filled with relaxing walks, visiting with friends and neighbors, and simply enjoying one another’s company. However, things were not always this way. When we first met Gladys...
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Yes – It Is Snowbird Season Once Again
With the end of October on us, snowbirds all across the North and Midwest are preparing to head to warmer weather for the winter months. The experienced snowbird already knows how to pack up the summer home in preparation for 6 to 7 months away. However, someone heading south for...
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Downsizing: What to Do When You Don’t Have Enough Room
This time of year (late August/early September) is pretty popular for seniors choosing to downsize. Some are preparing for a retirement in a warmer climate while others have come to realize the need to move to an assisted living facility somewhere locally. Of course, downsizing presents many different challenges. For...
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Three Reasons to Hire a Concierge for Downsizing
Every year, countless numbers of seniors go through the process of downsizing to a smaller home or some sort of assisted living facility. At My Divine Concierge, we have helped our share of Westchester seniors complete the downsizing process with as little stress as possible. We believe the services we...
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Knowing Floor Space Can Help with Downsizing Strategies
So, you’ve come to the place where it is time to help your parents downsize. They have already chosen their new home; now it is a matter of sorting through their possessions, packing up what they are taking with them, and getting them moved. As with any job, the right...
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Five Tips for Senior Downsizing
In the back of your mind, you have always hoped this day would never come. Yet here it is – you have to begin the process of downsizing. Maybe you have purchased a smaller retirement home in a warmer climate; maybe you are moving across town to an assisted living...
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