Blog tagged as Lessons Learned

How Careful Planning Transforms Challenging Moves

In early 2020, Bill was looking forward to moving to a continuing care retirement community where life would be simpler and he could enjoy the array of activities and outing offered. Multiple restaurant venues would provide him with endless dining options. And having family regularly stay over in hi...

03.01.22 03:33 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." 


Over the days, and often weeks...


25.03.20 02:42 PM
Part Therapist, Part Daughter, Part Magician

It’s always interesting when I explain what we do at The Downsizers. Yes, we pack people’s belongings. Yes, we also unpack people’s belongings. We also help to guide them through what to keep and what not to keep. We help them to get where they are going.

But it’s more, much more. We know that a succ...

15.10.19 02:44 PM
A Daughter’s Lessons

For two years, I had been strongly encouraging my mom to downsize and move closer to family. As the years passed, her home seemed to become too much for her manage. It was filled with a lifetime of memorabilia, furniture and other belongings.

My mom was not ready for this change. She didn’t want...

13.10.19 02:47 PM