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Preparing to leave a home you’ve lived in for a while may take weeks, and in some cases, even months. Families should take great care when establishing closing and vacancy dates. Although not always possible, Caring Transitions usually recommends an 8-10 week window for the entire relocation process. This includes tasks like mover and realtor selection, downsizing, space planning for the new residence, packing, moving, unpacking, and finally, dis...

Staying in your home instead of moving to a senior community is a great option for some. In this recent project, a client needed us to sort and organize items in the garage so that a wheelchair lift could be installed. Our crew made the project from an overwhelming obstacle to an afternoon of sorting and donating--and yes, we even found some items to sell which will help to pay for the effort!Check out the before and after photos, standing on wha...

Helping a loved one relocate to a senior facility is hard enough. But when complications such as dementia or other memory impairments are added to the mix, the task can feel nearly impossible. Many family members struggle with the added complexity of assuring their senior loved one that they are safe and secure, all while trying to figure out which possessions should go and which should stay. In the end, your senior loved one may know best the pr...

A blessing is   a circle of light drawn around a person     to protect, heal and strengthen. - John O'DonohueIt is this time every year we pause to think about those closest to us, and our impact each other.To the group who minister to the oldest among us: Listeners with solace during times of confusion, change Coaxing to a new life of comfort Of interdependence They do this for the wise ones Those who are full in life ...

There’s nothing like a beautiful, stress-free move. Shirley J., Floor Manager at Bridgeway of Bensenville was clearly impressed with the speedy and organized effort of the Caring Transitions Chicago Northwest Suburbs team after we moved her client to a new space. We try to leave everything better than we found it.We are careful to mirror the senior's new space so that they feel more at home as soon as they arrive.Our clients are alway...

Assessing Parents’ Well-BeingWhen you visit family this year, you may notice some changes in mom and dad’s home and environment. The following is a list of significant changes which may indicate your parents may need additional support such as home care, companion or financial services or assisted living:Difficulty keeping up with finances. Observe stacks of unpaid bills or late notices.Changes in personal hygiene or housekeeping that indicate pa...

With our families stretched out across the United States, it’s all too common to find yourself watching a struggling loved one from a distance. Whether it be foreclosures, downsizing, liquidation, or even the death of someone dear, you may not always know how to help someone through stressful times when you’re so far away. This is why we are here; to help people with the burden of emptying out homes in sometimes less than a week or organ...

As the Baby Boomer generation moves into their 60’s and their parents move into their 80’s and 90’s,   more attention has been given to the role of the family caregiver.  An increased number of resources are available in communities and online and within that data, it is evident most experts agree on the basic tools adult child require to help them gain control over stressful family situations.1. Assess the Situation: You can find ...

The weeks leading up to the holidays can be very busy. It is easy to get distracted by things like shopping, cleaning, and prepping for visitors. These tasks can cause the little things to go unnoticed.  Thanksgiving is just a few days away. This is a special time to get together with the special people in your life. For some it may be the only time throughout the year that you see them.  It is important to use this family ...

       The Caring Transitions Chicago Northwest Suburbs Team recently hustled to move Phil and Rita, a senior couple from Lombard, into a 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment at Bridgeway of Bensenville. They packed and unpacked with minimal disruption and stress. The Team even hooked up the sound system!Rita gave MaryBeth a hug and was very appreciative of the team's efforts. Phil settled right in to his new living room. The team? W...