Blog tagged as Downsizers Team

PBS NC-Impact: Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

We are honored to have been part of the filming of the PBS NC-Impact show that spotlighted Dementia-Friendly businesses in the Triangle. This is a cause close to our hearts at The Downsizers, because working with clients who are living with dementia is one of our specialties. These pr...

24.08.25 05:08 PM
Aging Well Together: Episode 71 – Decluttering and the Psychology of Letting Go by Elizabeth Hirsh

Recently, I had the pleasure of tuning into Aging Well Together – Episode 71: Decluttering and The Psychology of Letting Go, hosted by Heather and Alicia on WCOM 103.5 FM. This conversation struck a chord because it explored the very real and emotional challenges of downsizing, organizing,...

24.08.25 04:54 PM
Letting Go With Love: Our Take on Swedish Death Cleaning

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is a best-selling book by Margareta Magnusson. She describes herself as ‘somewhere between 80 and 100’ and over a period of months embarked on a purge of her home to spare her loved ones the burden of doing so. She relived memories, reflected on the differenc...

12.12.24 03:28 PM
The Story of Liquidating a Collection of 12,000 Books

Late last year, we had a project where we were hired to clear out the estate of a retired UNC math professor. As soon as we took a step into his home, his love of reading, collecting, and repairing books was more than obvious. His home had an extensive book collection – our guess is probably about 1...

16.12.21 03:36 PM
Patsy and cousin, Caroline

"Having you there is a godsend"

At The Downsizers, our Project Managers develop incredible connections with our clients. One of our managers, Ibby Wooten, wanted to share this special connection she encountered with "Patsy and cousin, Caroline." 


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25.03.20 02:42 PM