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Caring for an elderly parent is challenging. Add in the fact that you live out-of-state and an equation for distress has been created. With these few hints, caring for your loved one, thousands of miles away, can put your mind at ease while making you feel closer to your parent.   1. Work as a […]

Senior relocation can seem like an overwhelming process. When caring for your loved one, sorting through their possessions can not only be daunting, but emotional as well. Here is a guide on what to bring to their new home and what items can be donated.   What to Pack: 1. Comfort and Familiarity Often, moving […]

When your loved one has to move to assisted living, it does not mean they have to go alone.  Many assisted living facilities allow smaller dogs to join their owners in the next stage in life.  Here are a few tips to help you get started:   Owning a Dog vs a Puppy—what’s best in […]

Realtors often find they are forced to wear too many hats in managing client expectations.  This is particularly true when it comes to helping senior citizens downsize from their “family” homes to their “retirement” homes.  Here are a few reasons why realtors should consider partnering with a senior relocation service like Harmony:    1.  Relieves […]

There are many new choices and types of senior living available today. Some are independent living/retirement communities offering amenities such as lawn and garden care, a community center and dining room without an emphasis on medical assistance. There are also facilities offering graduated levels of living arrangements, such as independent and those requiring assistance with […]

You need to help your parents choose the right assisted living community – but how do you start? With all the options available, it’s not easy to know which steps to take first. Or, more importantly, which steps not to take. As you and your loved ones consider the next phase of their lives, take […]

Senior Citizens are living and working longer than ever before.  The days of retiring at 65 have mostly come and gone.  As a result, it has become more important than ever to begin downsizing earlier in your twilight years, thus relieving familial stress at the first sign of illness or inability to care for themselves.  […]

Moving is challenging and stressful, even under the best of circumstances.  A move from the family home to their retirement home can be fraught with emotion and uncertainty, even if it was their idea to make the change. It can also put you in the unusual position of being not only the child – but […]

Many middle-aged adults are part of what is known as the “sandwich” generation. These individuals find themselves in the time-crunched position of simultaneously caring for their own growing kids as well as helping their aging parents. Often during this time, their elderly parents are seeking to downsize & move from their homes, and rely  heavily […]