What I share when speaking to groups I’ve been called many things over the years: professional organizer, senior advisor, real estate professional, downsizing coach, even “miracle worker” (that one makes me blush, but I’ll take it). All of these roles really came from the same place in my heart: I love helping people make sense […]
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I’m Ready! Now What?
Part Two of the “Am I Ready?” Series: Moving From Thinking to Doing You thought about it last week when you opened up that crowded linen closet, full of items you haven’t used for years. You think about it every time the yard needs extra attention. You thought about it today “I’m tired of rattling […]
Thinking About Downsizing?
Why just considering it means you’ve already started. Here is something I’ve learned: downsizing isn’t just about square footage. It’s about life, and it’s about change. Downsizing is about identity, memory, comfort, fear, and freedom. It’s about everything you’ve built in your home and everything you’re imagining for what comes next. That’s why it’s so […]
Moving a Parent With Dementia
7 Ways to Make Moving Easier for a Parent with Memory Changes When a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline, helping them sort through a lifetime of belongings and settle into a new living space isn’t just about boxes and floor plans—it’s an emotional maze, filled with logistical hurdles, unexpected emotions, and just enough drawers […]
How To Talk About the Last Few Chapters
…With Children Who Aren’t Ready To Think About It Let’s face it—no one really likes to talk about the last chapters. Not when you mean the chapters in your life that include big decisions about where you live, how you live, and what you leave behind (both emotionally and materially). However, you, my wise and seasoned […]
Decluttering with Intention: Lessons from Helping Our Parents
At Silver Pathways, I work with two main groups: (1) older adults who are actively navigating the process of decluttering and downsizing, and (2) their adult children who are stepping in to help. My team and I mostly fall into that second group—members of the Sandwich Generation, balancing the changing needs of our parents while […]
