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Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on February 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on January 22, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on January 18, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on December 24, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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 ...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on December 19, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on December 14, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on December 13, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on December 6, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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 ...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on November 23, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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 ...
Posted by Mary Beth Radeck on November 23, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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...