Entries for 2012
December 2012
The holiday season represents so many things; a time for giving, for entertaining and spending time with
family and friends. For some, the holidays may even be a time to address household clutter. It’s true!
Right now, you may be trying to figure out where to stash all the “stuff” that has slowly filled the guest
bedroom over the course of the year; or maybe you need to clear piles of paperwork off the dining room
table in order to add the ex...
November 2012
Holidays are an opportunity for families to come together in celebration. Over the next few months you
will hear a great deal from advisors and elder care professionals who suggest we use this time of family
gathering as an opportunity to evaluate our parents’ well-being, to advance discussions about housing
options and long term care insurance; to take a closer look at mom’s “activities of daily living” or to hold
a “ parent conversation” wi...
October 2012
In a news release issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in early September, a
new statistical measurement showed the typical amount of time it takes to sell a home is
shrinking. Average selling time for non-distressed homes is in the six to seven week range. By
comparison, time on the market during the housing “boom” was 4 weeks and during the
subsequent housing “bust”, 10 weeks.
September 2012
Moving from a family home to a Senior Living Community is a pretty big deal and is one of the more significant
lifestyle changes made by older adults. In truth, though, most seniors remain in their homes where they have the
opportunity to make smaller, yet equally important changes to their environments. As seniors go through certain
“care transitions” due to changes in health, agility and mobility, there is often a resulting “home transition....
August 2012
With a purposeful focus on sustainable and eco-friendly business practice, Caring Transitions joins the ranks of some
pretty big name companies such as Bank of America, GE, S.C. Johnson and Anheuser-Busch.
July 2012
When older adults are facing major life decisions and adult children are drawn into the process, it is not uncommon for
disputes to erupt as family members voice concerns over suitable housing, finances, family heirlooms, caregiving
responsibilities or home safety.
June 2012
When writing this newsletter, I received an email from my cell phone provider, including its name and brand images,
informing me I must immediately pay hundreds of dollars in late penalties or lose my service. The message looked
legitimate, even though I knew it couldn’t be true. Upon taking a closer look at the sender’s address, I determined it was
a scam. But would my 86-year old father have known the difference?
May 2012
Just the thought of relocating for work can be stressful, but proper planning and supportive resources can help to
facilitate the process.
“In most cases, you’ll have a relocation representative to support you through the transition; however, it can be helpful
to have a clear understanding of your company’s relocation policy and the steps involved in an out-of-state relocation,”
said Christopher Seman, president of Caring Transitions. “The fo...
April 2012
As experts in the field of home transitions, we are often approached by people who wish to learn more about how they
can help support loved ones who are transitioning from one stage of life to the next. In this newsletter, we share some
tips and intervention techniques that may help ease stressful situations.
March 2012
Caring Transitions supports many family members who are suddenly thrust into the role of “fiduciary,” one who holds
something in trust for another. Family members are encouraged to seek legal and financial advisors to help them
navigate new responsibilities as guardian or conservator, and the following article may provide some general insight and
understanding of the role.