The internet abounds with tips on how to pack, ideas for donating or selling unwanted items, how to choose a moving company, and so much more. Until it is all organized into a useful plan, it is a jumble of information adding to an already stress-laden event.

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.