Created by Jennifer Prell

Deciding whether your aging parents should move into your home is a major life transition. While multigenerational living can strengthen family bonds, success requires matching deep affection with structured boundaries, clear household expectations, and proactive socialization planning.

Deana Liss, Social Services Specialist at Elderwerks will be discussing questions to ask when contemplating a move for yourself or a loved one. She will provide helpful resources for seniors living at home and for seniors living in a senior community. Deana will share an overview of senior living and care options and how to choose the right option for yourself or a loved one.

Why Should I Move? 

Older adults may be hesitant to move from their familiar home and surroundings. What are the benefits of moving sooner rather than later?

If you are planning a move this article might help you move forward.

If you are an income-restricted senior there may be organizations that can help you get moved.

Senior Move Management is an emerging industry that began in the late 1990s based on the knowledge of a growing older adult population that would require help transitioning from their homes of many years into a new, simplified lifestyle. Membership has grown over the years and there are now over 900 companies across the United States, Canada and abroad.

How to plan for the move to a senior community before a crisis hits.

When home upkeep compromises safety or burns out caregivers, change is vital. You must balance their personal dignity with the reality of their decline.

The baby boomers, long known as master acquirers, are now learning a new skill: getting rid of excess stuff. Some are empty nesters moving to smaller digs. Others are helping their aging parents sort through their belongings before a move or are disposing of items in the wake of a parent’s death.

When getting ready to move, not only will your preparation and research be two of the most important parts of your move, but so will the moving company you choose.

Retention of Records Guide 

Not sure how long you need to keep those papers? You'll find the current retention list by item to help you know what you can shred and what you must save.

It may be difficult to provide a value to a piece without the proper information. There are a lot of reproductions in the marketplace. Investigating the piece and providing value will be more accurate when you use the tips listed here.

There are a lot of moving scams out there. Rogue movers often low-ball estimates and then hold your belongings hostage. This article talks about red flags to keep in mind when dealing with moving companies.

Moving at any age is stressful. The logistics of planning, packing, and paying for a move are one thing, but the emotional element of changing one’s primary residence can lead to a condition called relocation stress syndrome (RSS).

Things you can do to alleviate some of the stresses incurred while preparing to move.