Blog tagged as Senior Transitions
At The Downsizers, we see a familiar pattern in our work . . . adult children who were gently (or not-so-gently) guilted into keeping things long after they’ve stopped serving any purpose. At the end of 2025, we worked with a client we’ll call Marjorie, who embodied this struggle so clearly it staye...
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...
Every great business begins with a story, one that often stems from personal experience, challenges, and a desire to create meaningful solutions. For Elizabeth, founder of The Downsizers, the journey to launching her company wasn’t just about business; it was about addressing a need that she experie...
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...
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