Dr. Brian Ludwig, OD
I recently sat down with an optometrist, Brian Ludwig, OD, to discuss the importance of good vision, and to ask him what seniors should be doing to keep their eyesight healthy…
Dr. Daniel Davids, PT
As we get older our bodies move differently than they did years ago. There are so many reasons this could occur like injuries and arthritis, but most markedly we ourselves choose to limit certain motions. Let me dive in a bit deeper…
CRYSTAL GONZALES
DEATH CAFES: A Safe Place to Speak About the Unspeakable I went to a training in North Carolina in January 2019. I remember the presenter talking about all of the ways a Funeral Director can make a service a celebration rather than a traditional somber wake….
Things to consider when moving into another home
Let’s face the truth. Few people enjoy moving. The thought of going through cabinets,
closets, attics, sheds and garages is daunting.
You’ll need a few months to execute a plan and a lot of patience, courage and
professional help. Give yourself plenty of time to sort through your belongings. Remove
any items that are unwanted, broken, don't fit or are not needed in your new home. This
could include video tapes, cassettes or records with no player or a lawn mower, when
moving into a condo or senior community.
Going through this process can bring rewards of finding treasures long lost. You’ll be
surprised how freeing it is to get rid of things that have been taking up space in your
current home. You’ll discover things that you didn’t remember even owning!
If you have less, it will cost less to pack and move. You will have more space to enjoy
at your new home with less clutter.
Interview several moving companies and select one that is department of
transportation licensed and insured. Schedule your mover at least a month or two ahead
of your expected move date.
If possible, measure the room sizes and wall lengths of your new home and make a
space plan for the furniture that you choose to bring. No one wants surprises on move
day, when the furniture can’t fit in your new home.
Make a list of all the places that need to know your new address and contact the post
office to get your mail forwarded. The Social Security Administration, phone company,
doctors, accountant, medical plan, cable, electric and gas, magazine and newspaper
subscriptions, and credit card companies, all need to know about your move and new
address.
Some things will need to move with you on move day like: prescription medications,
wallet, jewelry, cash, keys to your new home, eyeglasses and a cell phone. It is helpful to
have on hand: water, snacks, bathroom basics, cleansers, pen, address book, chargers
for cell phone, scissors, change of clothes, trash bags, paper towels, etc. on move day.
A magic wand would be nice to have in the process. If that’s not available, remember
to have your sense of humor and patience with you.
Once you are settled in your new home, you can feel proud of your accomplishments
and enjoy a new chapter beginning in your life.
If you are feeling overwhelmed along the way, help is available from a senior move
manager who can be found online.
Things to consider when moving into another home
Let’s face the truth. Few people enjoy moving. The thought of going through cabinets,
closets, attics, sheds and garages is daunting.
You’ll need a few months to execute a plan and a lot of patience, courage and
professional help. Give yourself plenty of time to sort through your belongings. Remove
any items that are unwanted, broken, don't fit or are not needed in your new home. This
could include video tapes, cassettes or records with no player or a lawn mower, when
moving into a condo or senior community.
Going through this process can bring rewards of finding treasures long lost. You’ll be
surprised how freeing it is to get rid of things that have been taking up space in your
current home. You’ll discover things that you didn’t remember even owning!
If you have less, it will cost less to pack and move. You will have more space to enjoy
at your new home with less clutter.
Interview several moving companies and select one that is department of
transportation licensed and insured. Schedule your mover at least a month or two ahead
of your expected move date.
If possible, measure the room sizes and wall lengths of your new home and make a
space plan for the furniture that you choose to bring. No one wants surprises on move
day, when the furniture can’t fit in your new home.
Make a list of all the places that need to know your new address and contact the post
office to get your mail forwarded. The Social Security Administration, phone company,
doctors, accountant, medical plan, cable, electric and gas, magazine and newspaper
subscriptions, and credit card companies, all need to know about your move and new
address.
Some things will need to move with you on move day like: prescription medications,
wallet, jewelry, cash, keys to your new home, eyeglasses and a cell phone. It is helpful to
have on hand: water, snacks, bathroom basics, cleansers, pen, address book, chargers
for cell phone, scissors, change of clothes, trash bags, paper towels, etc. on move day.
A magic wand would be nice to have in the process. If that’s not available, remember
to have your sense of humor and patience with you.
Once you are settled in your new home, you can feel proud of your accomplishments
and enjoy a new chapter beginning in your life.
If you are feeling overwhelmed along the way, help is available from a senior move
manager who can be found online.