Category Archives: Tips & Advice

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]