Make Moving Manageable

You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it all somewhere. Especially when we’ve gradually accumulated possessions over decades, the idea of sorting through it all in order to make a move — and the decisions we have to make about each item along the way — can wear us out before we even get started.

My own mother-in-law, who is almost 70, recently pulled an all-nighter going through her things as she prepares to put her house on the market in order to move closer to us. I think she has more stamina than I do!

But if, like me, you don’t have that much endurance, there’s help available to make all this easier. When you or your older loved one are ready to start your next chapter, local services can break down the process into more manageable segments, sending you on your way to your new space — no all-nighters needed. — Jessica Alyea

Today's Transitions | Winter 2024-2025