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What truly is a burden?

Burden is defined as a heavy load; that which is borne with difficulty; obligation.

As we age in life, we each look at different scenarios in our own lives as being burdensome or not. Many times we select a lifestyle that we feel is not causing hardship or burden on our families or friends, but what is their reality? What one person perceives as a burden may not be what another does.

Take for example, Esther, she retired and moved away from family to live in a nice warm climate. As the years passed and health issues became a factor, Esther feels that moving back to live with or near family may cause the family to feel burdened by her and her problems. On the other hand, Esther’s daughter, Nancy, feels that it is a burden to have to fly back and forth for her mother’s urgent health issues.

Esther is concerned with giving up her independence, her home, her friends, the climate and the life she has created over many years. Nancy is concerned about having to periodically leave her job, her family and her life to take care of her mother in another state, and be ready to do so at a moment’s notice. These two women love each other and don’t want to burden one another, but what is the solution?

There is no easy answer, but there is a solution to get to a place of deeper understanding: Communicate! We sometimes assume that we know what the other party is thinking or feeling, but in reality we don’t. Esther may think she will be a burden on her family if she lives nearby, but Nancy may want to spend more time with her mother and would enjoy seeing her regularly. Maybe Esther feels happy and at home right where she is and is willing to hire some assistance so she can stay put, and Nancy does not have to fly back and forth so much.

Whatever decision is reached, it should be reached through respectful communication, caring and compassion.

The article was written by our colleague and friend Judy Rough and published in the Living Well Magazine.  Judy is the owner of Carefree Transitions, LLC a Senior Move Management company in Arizona who  works with seniors and their families on the emotional as well as the physical aspects of moving.  If you know someone who would benefit from Judy’s services in Arizona, you can reach her at 480-200- 3415.

If you need help in the Reno-Sparks area or elsewhere, give us at call and we’ll make sure you have access to the people who can help.

What Sets Certified Senior Housing Professionals Apart?

We are committed to easing the stress of making a move.  For our clientele who are making the move late-in-life, we know the transition can be taxing both mentally and physically.

Certified Senior Housing Professionals (CSHPs) are specialists who know that in order to best serve the distinct late-in-life transition needs of senior adults, they need to surround themselves with a resource team of trusted professionals.  That is why we each earned our CSHP designation.

We understand the complexities of a late-in-life move and fully appreciate the fears, concerns, needs and goals of our clientele – not just those related to moving or selling a beloved home.

While our profession is selling real estate, we are fully equipped to serve as both a guide and a consultant, providing referrals as well as personal service from start to finish.

CSHPs can be counted on for a lot. In particular:

  • CSHPs recognize and appreciate that a move involves both physical and emotional energy. Late-in-life moves frequently include extenuating circumstances which require a special skill-set and mind-set.
  • CSHPs are well informed about the various senior housing options available in their communities. They collaborate with appropriate professionals in all housing arenas to ensure that seniors are informed about all available real estate and senior living community options.
  • CSHPs know that the term, “senior” encompasses a broad age range and that each person within the senior demographic is an individual and is to be viewed as such. Rather than basing one’s services on age, CSHPs base their services on the needs, desires, lifestyle choices, and unique circumstances of each client.
  • CSHPs appreciate and recognize that although senior clients are typically capable and equipped to make well-informed decisions, some seniors may choose to consult with family, friends, or seek legal advice. CSHPs are trained to collaborate and work within these complex relationships.
  • CSHPs understand the delicacy of certain situations and take the time and steps necessary to successfully assist elder clients in their move from one living arrangement to another. Sometimes this may mean a move from a larger, long-time family residence to a smaller more manageable space in another city, or it may mean from one apartment to another in the same community, or untold other possibilities.
  • CSHPs appreciate that senior-related moves are unique and often require communication within a larger family unit as well as the involvement of multiple professionals from various fields. They surround themselves with a strategic alliance of trusted professionals in order to best serve the client’s needs.
  • CSHPs approach the real estate transaction from two perspectives: the relational and the transactional. They acknowledge that there may be a sentimental component, as well as a financial component that drives decision making, and that often times those two factors are intertwined.

If you or a loved one are considering a late-in-life move, call us at 775-432-6300.  We have the resources and guidance to make your move as smooth as possible.