I was recently contacted by Marni Jameson, a nationally syndicated lifestyle columnist. She was seeking resources to respond to a letter she received by reader of her column. The letter came from a gentleman who recently lost his wife.

Decluttering, and making that decision to let go sometimes is the easy part. It can be challenging to decide whether to donate outright or sell certain belongings. The question of whether to sell becomes the juggernaut.

Perhaps the time has come for your parents or other aging family members to move to a smaller home or senior living community. Years of raising a family, inherited heirlooms, hobbies, careers, and the treasures of life are evident in every room of the house. Move forward with compassion and respect.