Transitions With Jean - Columns

When their choice leaves you no choice

Previously, I asked readers to share what worked to get an aging person into a safer situation when they are unwilling. Perhaps your parents have said: “Promise me you will never make me leave this house.” What an emotionally charged request. Your parents’ feelings...

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Three things for you.

Today, there are three things for you. 1.  Falling can change your life! “Finding Balance Together” is a community group of caring professionals who want to help all of us stay upright.  Their mission is to “increase awareness that falls are the leading cause of...

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I need help with my stuff!

One of my favorite things to do is to talk with people about making a transition. I have met Red Hat ladies, spoken at libraries, been at churches, senior communities, Rotary, Kiwanis, everywhere! My presentation is often called “I need help with my stuff.” Sometimes...

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It is painful when we cannot grieve for someone we love.

Recently, a customer told me matter-of-factly: “When I die, I don’t want a funeral.” My first thought was “Ouch.  Where does that leave your family?” I reached out to an expert, Eric Stadler, Pre-planning Specialist at Valley Funeral Home.  I asked what his response...

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Why is it so hard to let go of things?

I have this thing. I need to clear-out things because I have too much stuff.  But this thing is special.  It cannot just go to charity.  It must go to the right person, someone who will appreciate it.  I’ll bet you have a thing, too. We want to control our stuff and...

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