• I Walk Alone

    When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to ...

    When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to live past 18… so every day is just one big miserable surprise. I doubt if it will be much diff ...

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  • Darling, You Got to Let Me Know

    It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to ...

    It’s like playing the stock market – hang on, hang in, patience… jump! Knowing when to leave your home to downsize or to move to a retirement or assisted-living environment is a delicate balancing act ...

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  • Letting Go

    Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin ...

    Remember what it was like being newly married and setting up your first home, excited and eager to begin building a lifetime of precious memories? The thought of growing old seemed so far away. But ti ...

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  • Smart Sizing

    Downsizing carries with it gloomy undertones, likely due to its ties to industry and economy. On a person ...

    Downsizing carries with it gloomy undertones, likely due to its ties to industry and economy. On a personal level, the experience doesn’t have to be negative. Moving specialist Jane Dewing says senior ...

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  • Hiring a Relocation Specialist

    A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...

    A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...

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  • The Psychology of Moving When You're a Senior

    Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

    Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

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  • Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

    Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your pos ...

    Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your possessions can be a real challenge. For Lorne Ames, the experience of simplifying his life and be ...

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  • Understanding Reverse Mortgages

    For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. ...

    For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. For seniors with low income, accessing cash in times of need can be a real challenge. ...

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