Your Organizing Answer - Residential Organizing & Senior Downsizing Assistance
 
                   RESOURCES & TIPS
 
 
      SENIOR DOWNSIZING
     & AGING-IN-PLACE
          RESOURCES   
 
 
NEW!! One of the most difficult issues facing our seniors and their families today is making decisions regarding important legal issues such as  advance health care decisions, wills, estate planning and related documents, insurance rights for the elderly, long term care financing options, how to report eldercare abuse, etc. For free information on these topics and more, click on 'Legal Resources for the Elderly' by 1-800 Wheelchair.com
 
Don't know if downsizing is the right choice for you or your family? Check out this 'Downsizing Proves Desirable' article by Vickie Dellaquila for tips on evaluating when, how or if you should downsize 
 
Feeling overwhelmed trying to help an older family member or friend move? Read '10 Tips to Help Older Adults Move' by Diane Schmidt/About.com Guide
 
 
'When Possessions Lead to Paralysis'(The New Old Age Blog by Paula Span - New York Times) Are possessions an obstacle to seniors living better lives?
 
Concerned about the safety and mobility of a senior family member or friend? Click Here for a great article on 'How to Overcome Mobility Challenges for Seniors Living at Home' by G. Flowers/1 Call Bath Solutions
 
What's a Senior Move Specialist? Check out this article for answers on this unique industry
 
Looking for a senior move manager in your local area? Check out the National Association of Senior Move Managers for a national directory of move management specialists.
 
Keeping Loved Ones Safe on The Road - Are you concerned about a senior family or friend who may have driving safety issues? Click Here for an article by AARP (9/09)  which offers tips on assessing unsafe driving habits, suggestions on how to communicate your concerns to your senior family member or friend as well as ways to keep your loved one safe. 
 
Article by Senior Housing News
 
Looking for a local Geriatric Care Manager? 
 
'What is Elder Abuse?" Click Here to find out more about the warning signs, risk factors and what you can do to prevent Elder Abuse in your community. Article by Injury-settlement-guide.com 
 
 
Top Five Questions To Ask An Assisted Living FacilityPost by Libby Mullen - RetireLife Blog - 8/10
 
Need to find Senior Housing? SNAP offers  free national info on locating senior housing of all types.
 
What Types of Senior Relocation Professionals are available to me? Article Resource by moveseniors.com
 
Click Here for information on differences between Senior Housing Options. 
 
 
Moving an Aging America  article by Mary Kay Buysse (NASMM) - Sourced 12/08 edition of 'Direction' Magazine 
 
The Upside of Downsizing - Article Source By Ellen J. Martin/McClatchy-Tribune
 
Need help locating senior-related support services in your area? Click Here!
 
Facts about Alzheimers Disease
 
Questions about what Medicare covers for skilled nursing care? Click Here!
 
Need Moving Box Supplies? Try U-Haul's easy to order online customizable moving kits! Free delivery direct to your home on any orders over $25 or Costco.comfor great deals on Moving Box Sets with Free Delivery.
 
Nursing Home Evictions: Know Your Rights! Article Source By Jack Helpern/My Elder Advocate- Posted 10/18/09
 
Downsizing and need to sell your art? Check out these tips on finding the right appraiser. Appraising Art: An Art in Itself- Article Source By Donovan Gauvreau/Buzzle.com Posted 8/18/07
 
''Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash'book by Vickie Dellaquila.  A recommended guide to helping seniors downsize, organize and move.
 
 
  ORGANIZING YOUR
HOME & LIFE
 
 
Don't know where to start that organizing project? Check out '10 Questions to Ask When Creating an Organizational Plan' for a step-by-step plan to get your home back in control- by Sarah Aguirre - About.com Guide
 
Successfully selling a home in today's real estate market requires a serious presentation strategy. Read 'Get Top Price for Your Home By Decorating It To Sell' by Lauren Flanagan/About.com Guide for tips on how to make it shine!
 
 
'9 Simple Solutions for Procrastinators' - 9 Great Ways to break the procrastination habit, a great blog commentary at christinekane.com
 
NEW!! Don't know how to store and organize all those family photo's and mementos? 
Lightimpressionsdirect.com offers archival supplies, protection materials & at home digital storage resources to protect your family treasures.
 
Questions about Hoarding Behavior? Recommended Reading! 'Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and The Meaning of Things' by Randy O. Frost and Gail Stekeete. A truly fascinating and insightful look at hoarding through a series of case studies and clinical research over the past decade.
 
Need help creating balance and focus in your life? Life Coach Sara Clark-Williams offers a self-guided, downloadable workbook, Launch Your Life, specifically designed to help women create their own  dynamic and powerful life plan
 
When cleaning garages or other areas where rodents have been present, know the health risks that can affect you and your family! Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a serious, and potentially deadly, respiratory illness resulting from contact with rodent droppings. Click Here for information on the Hantavirus Syndrome.
 
For more information on recommended techniques by the Centers for Disease Control for safely removing rodent debris.  Click Here!
 
Want to get an idea how much you personal items are worth as a charitable contribution? Check out the Free Donation Valuation Guide by the Salvation Army
 
Got Junk? Need to get rid of it? Call 1-800-Got-Junk for pick up of trash, old furniture, appliances, etc.  Your Organizing Answer clients receive a $10 discount for any services booked through us.
 
12 Secrets of the Closet Pro's - Article by RealSimple.com
 
ORGANIZING STORAGE RESOURCES
 
 
 
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