Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Why Should a Realtor Use a Senior Relocation Service?

Realtors often find they are forced to wear too many hats in managing client expectations.  This is particularly true when it comes to helping senior citizens downsize from their “family” homes to their “retirement” homes.  Here are a few reasons why realtors should consider partnering with a senior relocation service like Harmony:    1.  Relieves […]

Signs that Your Loved One May Need Assisted Living

There are many new choices and types of senior living available today. Some are independent living/retirement communities offering amenities such as lawn and garden care, a community center and dining room without an emphasis on medical assistance. There are also facilities offering graduated levels of living arrangements, such as independent and those requiring assistance with […]

Where Do I Begin? Getting Started with a Senior Move Professional

Senior Citizens are living and working longer than ever before.  The days of retiring at 65 have mostly come and gone.  As a result, it has become more important than ever to begin downsizing earlier in your twilight years, thus relieving familial stress at the first sign of illness or inability to care for themselves.  […]

Why Choose a Senior Relocation Service?

Many middle-aged adults are part of what is known as the “sandwich” generation. These individuals find themselves in the time-crunched position of simultaneously caring for their own growing kids as well as helping their aging parents. Often during this time, their elderly parents are seeking to downsize & move from their homes, and rely  heavily […]

5 Ways Assisted Living Facilities Can Help Seniors with the Transition

  Many successful assisted living facilities recognize what makes their location attractive to potential residents, but what about after they move in? What can an assisted living facility do to help with the adjustment of their residents moving into a new home? Here are 5 things we see.   1. Keep Them Engaged One of the […]

6 Mistakes Typically Made When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One

Let’s face it. Choosing an assisted living facility for your parents isn’t a decision you make everyday. So, don’t take it lightly. For this important once-in-a-lifetime undertaking, you need to fully understand all of the considerations involved.   Here are six mistakes we frequently see people make when choosing an assisted living facility for their […]