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Posted by Caring Transitions 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 Caring Transitions on November 18, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Every family is unique. There are
amazing stories to be told through family history and new lasting memories. As
you gather with family throughout the holiday season, this could be the perfect
time to learn more about exceptional historical moments and the intriguing
lives members of your family led. It is important to remember learning more
about family should bring you closer to your family without feeling intrusive
or inconsiderate.
We have five ideas to make
understanding more about your heritage simple, informative, and enjoyable.
Posted by Caring Transitions on November 13, 2019 at 7:30 AM
From lush rich textures to the warm
glow of the right lighting, creating a cozy space is a large part of the allure
of the holiday season. When you gather with family and friends, you want your
home to feel warm and inviting for each of your guests.
Posted by Caring Transitions 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 simpl...
Posted by Caring Transitions 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 Caring Transitions 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 Caring Transitions on July 17, 2019 at 9:10 AM
Summer heat brings amazing summer savings in July and August. July is an unofficial midpoint to the summer season and often is the start to prices being lowered on anything you enjoy in warmer weather. According to financial experts at Kiplinger, products and services are typically “marked down at certain times each year. So planning your purchases to get items when they're at their lowest price can potentially save you hundreds of dollars.”
Posted by Caring Transitions on July 17, 2019 at 8:50 AM
When you think of your parent’s well-being you often think of physical health and safety. One of the larger challenges many older adults encounter is loneliness in the form of social isolation. As we age, it may become difficult to stay social. Factors like the loss of loved ones and friends, mobility and overall health often impact how social older adults can be and create social isolation.
If you notice your parent or loved one could benefit from being social, you should encourage it. According to research by the Center for Advancing Health, older adults “who are socially active and maintain or increase interactions with others as they age have a slower progression of health declines than” those less socially engaged.
Posted by Caring Transitions on July 17, 2019 at 8:40 AM
After living in a home for decades, a home can become packed with items connected to memories, amazing moments, and life events. When you visit your parents, you are more likely to notice the accumulation of items from 30, 40 or 50 years ago while they may not notice it. It’s possible they have become “clutter blind” since these items are associated with memories and moments. You are sandwiched between their belongings and your own.
If you want to help your parents let go of some of their clutter so they can leap into the next season of their lives, we have 7 steps to get you started.
Posted by Caring Transitions on May 7, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Spring blossoms preparing for summer in May. Sales are in full bloom too with the Memorial Day holiday on the horizon. May is a spectacular time to purchase a range of products like new furniture, appliances and clothing since its perfectly sandwiched between the end of spring and the start of summer.