I Don’t Know Where to Start
It can be so overwhelming looking at all the clutter and “stuff” you’ve accumulated over the years. You know it’s time to clear out the space and let go but you don’t know where to start. You may be saying to yourself: “I’m overwhelmed and I do not know how or where to start.” “I’m […]
Celebrate Family & Your Memories By Honouring Them Regularly
Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and it’s tradition to spend time with family while enjoying a delicious turkey dinner and all the fixings. As you prepare for the celebration ahead, think of ways to honour your family traditions not only this weekend but regularly. What can you do weekly or monthly that will bring the […]
Lessons from a Client: Downsizing Done Right
Jane came to me four and a half years ago. She had started to think it was time to move and she wanted some guidance and some help. She had just turned 89. This week’s video showcases some of the things that she did right in planning for her eventual move. She thought she would […]
When Your Children Say You Should Move
As she sat on the edge of her bed, in her 20×20 suite, I could tell that she really was anxious and wanted to leave. “I’m not happy here”, she said desperately as she looked into my eyes. “I want to go back home!” Mrs. Jones called me on a Wednesday morning. She stated that […]
Letting Go Of What Means So Much
Mr. Smith came to us following the death of his wife a few years ago. He had met another woman and he was now ready to move forward into a new home to begin the next chapter of his life. As I watched him sitting in his favourite chair staring at the hundreds of books […]
The Weight of Loss – A Case Study
A young widow was looking for assistance to help sort through his deceased wife’s and daughter’s belongings. He wasn’t planning to move for another year, but the thought of going through their things was too much for him to bear. For the sake anonymity, we will call this client Jack. Jack was a professional man […]
Margot Hall – “Seniors Matter”
Margot Hall is an amazing 92-year-old woman who loves to ski and volunteer at The Good Companions Centre in Ottawa. She is vibrant, full of life and has a rich history to share. We have been blessed to have her in our lives and now it’s our honour to share a small part of her […]
I Don’t Know Where to Start!
“I don’t know where to start!”, Marie exclaims as she looks at her mother’s closet, knowing that much of what is there has to go. Marie’s mother was just transfered from the hospital into a long-term care facility and she is now left with the charge of emptying her mother’s apartment in less than two […]