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How to help someone grieving

Our society is largely untrained in how to help those who are grieving, and you may be unsure of the best way to provide support for your loved ones during a very difficult time. The following guidelines can assist you as you provide a helping hand.

Tipping Points - Downsizing for relocation

Imagine trying to put a lifetime’s worth of belongings into a small box. For many seniors, this very thought epitomizes the task of downsizing and is often one of the most difficult aspects of relocating later in life.

Tipping Points - Finding the ideal senior lifestyle

Kathie started her search for alternative living arrangements in the area. But she found that most senior living communities did not match her father’s needs or were simply out of her price range.

Tipping Points - Maximizing Time with Loved Ones

If there’s anything Lois Carney has learned since moving her 88-year-old father Arden Johnson into a retirement community, it’s that time is a valuable commodity. “Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back,” she said.

Tipping Points - Selling a home

While her husband Ray was ready to take a look at retirement living, Joan Wickham wasn’t quite as sure. Looking at the scope of such a move made Joan hesitant. The Keizer, Oregon, couple would have to sell their home in a buyer’s market and downsize, parting with many of the valuables they spent a lifetime collecting.

Tipping Points - Recognizing the need for change

By living with her mother, it was easy for Linda to identify Betty’s issues. But for families unable to interact daily with a loved one, some of the warning signs include a poor diet, isolation, feelings of loneliness, and lack of proper hygiene.

Tipping Points - Overcoming The Emotions of Transition

With seniors today living longer than ever before, more and more families are having to plan for future living arrangements. The process may be a trying one and emotions can run the gamut – from guilt and sadness to fear and frustration.