What to do when your castle is a hassle
By David J. Dowd
Seniors have many more choices for housing than their parents did. Many elders are not aware of some of the available...
Once we start working with the elder, there is no going back
By Marianne Delorey
“Older Ladies,” a country song mixed with some funky yodeling sung by Donnalou Stevens, has recently gone viral across the Internet. She...
Speak Bostonian: Advice on how to find suitable housing
By Marianne Delorey ©
Recently, a marketing genius at the Department of Transportation got a simple message across statewide by talking to commuters in the...
Care provider goes above and beyond the call of duty
By Marianne Delorey ©
In the Sound of Music, the nuns sing How do you solve a problem like Maria? because Maria is not well...
The second empty nest takes some getting used to
By Marianne Delorey ©
John Andrew Holmes once wrote, “A child enters your home and makes so much noise for 20 years that you can...
Best time to sell a house is sooner rather than later
By David J. Dowd
The best time to sell a house can be a financial or lifestyle decision. A common phrase is, “I wish I...
Young at heart: The story of a child’s positive influence
By Marianne Delorey
Little Ava came with her grammy to talk to the housing manager about her lease. “Hmm?” Ava asked, toddling over to the...
Tips on how to downsize your home
By David J. Dowd
Moving to a smaller space can be stressful, emotional and time consuming. It’s no secret we tend to accumulate items over...
What to fix and what not to fix when selling a home
By David J. Dowd
When it’s time to sell a home, one of the hardest decisions is what to fix or repair. In order to...
Moving mom and dad: Some practical tips
By David J. Dowd
Moving is a major life stressor at any age. Whether you are young, or old it can be a burden mentally...
