“Yeah so my Dad, he is getting older and I see it but no one wants to discuss that he is having ‘accidents’. [Eye contact being avoided and embarrassed while we spoke] How do I bring this up with him? Is so embarrassing.”–I was asked this by an acquaintance when…
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A real estate friend reached out as she is writing an article on intergenerational homes. Seeing I specialize in working with seniors and touch upon their housing needs she asked me these following questions, here are my answers: —Do you find there is a lack of available housing for…
Karla Fales And Marie-Claude Giguere Discuss Moving As A Senior | 95.3 WBCK Morning Show
DATE AND TIME Tue, May 15, 2018, 11:30 AM – Wed, May 16, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT Navigating through the hard questions to determine if it’s time to move is difficult, whether you’re a senior, caregiver, or professional working with an older client. CareWell Services is offering three events to…
The beauty of working with seniors is that I see that there are some eyes that sparkle and some that do not. My goal has always been to be a person that has a twinkle in their eye and to embrace life. So many times I accompany people downsize or…
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An elderly diabetic smoker lounging on her couch and drinking coffee all day. I clearly remember that client and her situation, even if it was years ago. Yup she lived with her son. Her daughter, living in the neighbourhood, wanted to come in to help manage her insulin as well…
It is great being a part of an amazing association, National Association of Senior Move Managers, where the members all provide a lot of support to each other. Here is a question that was asked recently through our forum followed by a response provided by Marie-Claude from Helping Seniors. ===…
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What a pleasure it has been for me to sit and speak with an 87 year old lady to help her feel fulfilled at a new stage in life. Recently moved, stopped working and stopped driving all at the same time. Moving. It brings on new systems. New communities. New…
While I was sitting down with a business lawyer, discussing a business approach, he asked me why I worked with seniors as he noted that I have carved out a very special and different niche. My answer is that I have always loved being with and speaking with seniors. …
” I really think my brother needs to move. He isn’t taking care of his house and he never leaves anymore. I tell him my thoughts on this but he is defiant and won’t have any of it. What do I do? I feel powerless. ” In the question above…
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