Blog tagged as Downsizers Team
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...
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,...
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...
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...
"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."
Over the days, and often weeks...
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