Moving can be an inconvenience and stressor for even the hardiest do-it-yourselfers, especially when the realization hits that everything in your current home needs to be packed and moved. Our clients often express, “How did I accumulate so much stuff?!” And that’s only the beginning of the moving journey– there are the closets to clean, […]
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Feb
Feb
Valentine’s Day is fully devoted to love. Yet when we are so focused on our children or spouse, it can be easy to forget our aging seniors during this small holiday. Keeping these loved ones close can make a wonderful difference. Since many seniors are widowed, this day can often bring a feeling of […]
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Jan
Jan
After busy and exciting holidays, January and February can be long, lonely months for many seniors. Our recent frigid temperatures and snowfalls not only interfere with social activities, but also routine outings such as grocery shopping and doctor visits. This can lead to increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. Fortunately, there are still activities that […]
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Jan
Jan
The holidays have ended, and now it is time to focus on 2018! At the beginning of the year, it’s easy to get wrapped up in giant resolutions and ignore the small things that can make a big difference. Below, you’ll find a quick guide on how to motivate aging seniors as we head into […]
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Dec
Dec
While the holiday season is one of excitement and joy for many people, it can be a challenging and sometimes dangerous season for aging seniors. A simple walk to the mailbox can turn treacherous thanks to slippery sidewalks, and cold, dark and overcast days can trigger depression while increasing sense of isolation. Keeping your […]
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Dec
Dec
Brainstorming ideas on the perfect Christmas gift for your parents and grandparents can be a challenge. What do you get the person who has everything and wants nothing? You can look through their house for ideas, but you’ll quickly realize that they already have a cabinet full of “I Love Mom” mugs. Not to mention […]
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Nov
Nov
Many seniors are happy they have downsized until the holidays roll around, suddenly they realize they don’t have enough space to host a big family gathering. One way to start a new tradition is to plan a holiday dinner out – that way the shopping, cooking and clean up are left to the experts while […]
10
Nov
Nov
Planning the perfect Thanksgiving can be a large feat, and even more so as you take over the responsibilities from your aging parents. Often, you need to coordinate multiple schedules, assign dishes for the pitch-in, and go to the grocery before shelves go empty. (Your great-uncle still ribs you for forgetting the fried onions for […]
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Oct
Oct
As our parents grow older, helping them cultivate an inner peace about the physical and health challenges they may be facing becomes more and more important to their overall well-being. While the physical challenges are easiest to see as our loved ones age, the emotional and spiritual ones are just as important to them, and […]
10
Oct
Oct
Harmony has created the 4 P’s of Senior Relocation: Plan, Purge, Pack, and Place. With these four key areas of expertise, our company has mastered the coordination of transitioning and removed the burden of moving from aging adults and their families. How We Simplify the Process Moving can be a challenge at any […]