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Honor Thy Father and Mother as They Age
Older adults dread the day when they have to turn in the car keys or leave a family home behind. Learn how you can help.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jul 12 min read


The Social Benefits of Moving to a Senior Apartment
Discover what my wife and I found when we moved into a senior residence.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jun 212 min read


Five Tips for Deciding What Stays and What Goes
You make at least one decision per item when you move. Tackling that many decisions can be simplified by following these five tips.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jun 3, 20244 min read


Matt Paxton on Downsizing
Join Ed Zinkiewicz as he interviews Matt Paxton, author of Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff.
Ed Zinkiewicz
May 23, 20241 min read


How Long Does It Take to Straighten Up Your House? One Advantage of an Independent Living Apartment
How long it takes to straighten up the house is totally different now than it was when I was first married. A month after I got married,...
Ed Zinkiewicz
Dec 6, 20232 min read
The Vital Role of a Lawyer as a Trusted Advisor
Trusted Advisors are helpful. Join me as I ask a lawyer why I need a lawyer and how one can help.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Helping Your Parents Survive Downsizing
Events ahead as we age can be hard. Figuring out next steps, such as how to downsize are vital. This webinar will help.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 3, 20221 min read


A Move You Didn't Count On
Aging in place is fine for now, but physical mobility can easily become compromised. At that point what will the family do?
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 14, 20225 min read


Moving: Getting From Hither to Yon
After making the decision to move and preparing your house for packing, it is time to get from Point A to Point B. Let the fun begin!
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 14, 20227 min read


Moving: Staging Everything
Moving Day: A house only becomes empty by someone physically picking up every single item and putting it somewhere else.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 14, 20228 min read


Moving: Involving a Team
With planning many hands can make light work, particularly at moving time. Some jobs are just suited for a team.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 14, 20224 min read


Moving: Where to Begin
When we have one major change in our lives, it is common to have others close by, like dominoes falling. With retirement often comes a move.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jan 28, 20227 min read


Downsizing: What to Do When It Is Time to Leave
Join Retirement Coach Ed Zinkiewicz and Financial Advisor Bryan De Cuir as they talk about downsizing alternatives for older adults with thr
Ed Zinkiewicz
May 4, 20211 min read
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