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I'm Not Ready Yet !
Have you heard yourself saying "I'm not ready yet" when you discuss the prospect of moving to an assisted living or retirement community?  Perhaps fear and feelings of being overwhelmed with the daunting tasks of downsizing are preventing you from enjoying a better lifestyle.  We understand!  Moving is challenging at any age, but in later-life moves, the thought of sorting through years of accumulated "stuff" often seems impossible.  Our trained and compassionate staff works along side you to develop a step-by-step plan that will break the process down into smaller, manageble tasks.  We guide you, work hands-on with you, and provide whatever help you need to ensure the job gets done.

You choose how much or how little help you need.  While we can provide any of the services listed, you may select only those that fit your needs and your budget.  You're in charge.  We guide... but you decide!
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Gentle Closures


Each job begins with a face-to-face meeting where we discuss your needs and concerns.  We listen with understanding and respect - without judgement.  We establish your move plan based on your priorities and really strive to make the moving process as stress-free as possible.
  • Providing a written cost estimate based on services you select

  • Developing a move plan with tasks & timelines

  • Providing an inventory documenting your possessions

  • Sorting, organizing and simplifying in preparation for the move

  • Coordinating disbursement of furnishings to family, auctions, estate sales, consignment shops, charitable donations, etc.

  • Arranging for shipment or storage

  • Referrals to other professional contacts such as realtors, movers, appraisers, etc.

  • Professional staging of the home you are leaving to enable quicker sell

  • Communicating with family members

  • Being an objective intermediary between you and your family members during a time that may be very difficult and emotional for everyone
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Organized Transitions


Whether you hire professional movers or have family help with packing and transporting your belongings, we will be there to help take care of the countless details that are necessary for a smooth transition. 
  • Utility transfers & change of address notifications

  • Organizing important papers and arranging for document shredding

  • Interviewing, obtaining bids and coordinating movers

  • Overseeing packing

  • Move-in coordination with the new community

  • Arranging for storage and clean-out of vacated home
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Bright New Beginnings


You've made it through the most difficult part of the move and it's time to celebrate your new life.  We are experienced professionals in interior design for seniors and can furnish your new home using the beautiful furnishings you've collected through the years - maybe adding a few things to complete the design. (With your approval, of course)  We have many creative ways for you to preserve and keep the memories of the home and special furnishings you've left behind.  We can have you all settled in before you ever arrive.  Your new apartment will feel just like home from the moment you walk in the door.

  • Visiting your new apartment to verify locations of electrical, phone and cable outlets

  • Creating a personalized floor plan, indicating placement of furniture and artwork
  • Interior Design consultation and recommendation of senior-appropriate additions if needed
  • Meeting movers upon arrival and unpacking, organizing and installing furniture, bedding, draperies, artwork and accessories

  • Installing special displays so you may continue enjoying your treasured memories

  • Organizing closets & cabinets as they were in your previous home

  • Welcoming you to your fully established new home
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Life Stages can turn
''I'm not ready yet'' into
''I should have done this years ago!"