Make your downsizing journey a positive experience by attaching heartfelt stories to your cherished belongings.
Downsizing Isn’t Throwing Things Away. It’s Sharing Memories.
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On Being a Grandparent
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How is grandparenting different in 2023? We asked a small group of the Growing Bolder tribe, to find out.
So Much More Than A Sewing Machine | 71-Year-Old Antique Stitches Generations Together With Lost Love Note
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We all have cherished belongings that hold so much value for the memories they represent. Learn how one woman tracked down an antique Singer sewing machine to honor her childhood spent with her late grandmother. Her purchase led to the discovery of a lost love note that was reunited with its owner, now in memory care.
Snapshots of Growing Bolder
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What exactly does it look like to be Growing Bolder? The What’s Next panel weighs in with photos that represent the Growing Bolder lifestyle.
Enter A New Stage Of Life With A ‘What’s Next’ Attitude
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It is never too late to make a change and start a new experience. Whether it’s getting active or making a life transition, our later years offer so many exciting opportunities when we embrace a positive attitude.
Embrace a “What’s Next” Attitude During A Life Transition
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By bringing in professional help during a life transition, it’s easier to be excited about what’s ahead in our later…
Don’t Just Age in Place. Age in Plan.
Spirit
Many people say they want to “age in place” as they enter their later years, but fail to develop a plan before that time comes. The professionals at Caring Transitions can develop an individualized strategy to help older adults downsize and declutter and bring a plan to life.
Tips To Navigate The Parent-Child Relationship During Life’s Transitions
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When adult children help their parents with a life transition, a role-reversal can occur. Caring Transitions Senior Strategic Advisor Carrie Coumbs offers three key communication tips for families in these times.
Remove The Stress From A Life Transition
Spirit
Navigating a relocation or downsizing experience can bring on many difficult emotions. Learn what tasks a professional can take off your plate to change a transition from feeling negative to feeling positive.
Tackling Life’s Transitions
Spirit
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Bring in a professional to develop a game plan so you can focus…
A Tale of Two Moves: Don’t Navigate Life Transitions Alone
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Lisa Rizzo endured the stress and anguish of downsizing and relocating her parents alone. When a second life transition arose, her world was changed when she asked for professional help.
Making Adult Friendships
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3 Keys to Making Friends, and The Common Mistakes We All Make
Treasure Trove: Caring Transitions Recovers Wedding Ring on the Anniversary of a Mother’s Passing
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In the midst of grief, learn how one family recovered so much more than a piece of jewelry thanks to a Caring Transitions home cleanout.
