Resources



Time for a garage sale: Collector’s items that aren’t worth keeping


-Moneypop: Note that this is a long article and ends at “Patchwork Quilts” for our purposes.



You have to empty a family house full of stuff. Here are the best ways to do it


-Jessica Hall: Marketwatch, August 18, 2022



How a ‘move manager’ can help you trim down on your belongings


-Michele Lerner: The Washington Post, June 23, 2022



Downsizing: The First Step in Living a More Active, Healthy, Social Life


-Sponsored By: Acts Retirement - Life Communities, June 13, 2022



Seniors Week: Downsizing doesn’t have to be daunting. Advise from an expert for Seniors


-Dan Ferguson: Langley Advanced Times, June 11, 2022



How To Cut Through The Clutter  (Please open link in a new browser session)


-Gail Rosenblum: Star Tribute, June 7, 2022



The Savvy Senior: Downsizing and Moving


-Jim Miller: Hammonton Gazette, May 18, 2022



The Essential Moving Guide For Seniors Including Retirement Tips


-Diane Schmidt: The Spruce, July 21, 2020



54 Things Absolutely Nobody Should be Storing, Anywhere


-Shifrah Combiths: Apartment Therapy, May 9, 2019



How to Know If Your Parents’ Stuff Has Value: An heir's guide to furniture, china, glassware, art and more


-Roger Schrenk and Chris Fultz: Nextavenue, March 13, 2017



Ready to Downsize? There’s Plenty of Help

-Julie Halpert: The Wall Street Journal, November 12, 2017



Goodwill is ‘overrun’ with stuff millennials and Gen Xers refuse to take from their parents, who pay up to $5,000 to get rid of it

-Libby Kane: Business Insider, August 21, 2017



Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don’t Want It


-Tom Verde: The New York Times, August 18, 2017



Baby Boomers Trending Toward a Simpler Way of Life

-Nancy A. Herrick: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 23, 2015


 

New businesses help unload the stress of moving seniors

-Janice Lloyd: USA Today, April 28, 2013


 

Finding Help in a Crisis Downsizing

-Sid Kirchheimer: AARP Bulletin, August 24, 2011


 

Moving Your Parents To Senior Living: Making The Difficult Choice


-Claire Samuels: Aplaceformom.com


 

Specialized Moving Services Ease Transitions To Senior Living Communities

-Carol Bradley Bursack; Agingcare.com


 

A Guide To Moving For Seniors

-Margit Novak; Caring.com

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