Downsizing Zoomers
Zoomer Radio, aired October 9th, 2017 — October 31, 2017
More and more Zoomers and their families are downsizing. Whether they just want to get rid of unnecessary clutter, or downsizing to live in a smaller spaces. But moving at any age can be quite overwhelming when you’ve lived in your home for many years. We speak with the co-founder of Downsizing Diva, Karen Shinn, who specializes in moving seniors.
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How unwanted family heirlooms create a divide with aging parents
The Current – CBC Radio, aired August 25, 2017 — October 31, 2017
Parents see heirlooms. Their kids see junk to clean up. It's a keepsake dilemma for families. (Pixabay.com)
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Zoomer Week in Review Podcast
Zoomer Radio, aired September 3, 2017 — October 31, 2017
Karen was interviewed by Libby Znaimer - ZOOMER radio for "ZOOMER Week in Review", which aired on September 2nd and 3rd, 2017. Listen for Karen at the 10 minute mark.
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The Caregiver Show
August 9, 2017
Today almost 8 million Canadians are family caregivers. They provide approximately 80% of the care needs for people with acute or chronic health issues.
There are many significant issues related to caregiving and navigating the system is extremely difficult.
The Caregiver Show is an incredible one day event of education and networking opportunities to provide family caregivers the resources they need and more.
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Find the upside to downsizing a lifetime of treasures
Toronto Globe & Mail, by Angela Kryhul — July 31, 2012
Find the upside to downsizing a lifetime of treasures. For Kay Brundage, 88, the hardest thing about downsizing from a two-bedroom condo to...
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Trash Talk: Advice from the downsizing trenches
Toronto Star, Ellen Moorhouse, Your Home Columnist — March 18, 2012
Trash Talk: Advice from the downsizing trenches. How do you make downsizing easier? I have received emails from people truly suffering
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This firm helps boomers cope with shock of downsizing
Toronto Star, by Susan Pigg, Business Reporter — April 16, 2010
This firm helps boomers cope with shock of downsizing. Boomers are finding they need help dealing with the overwhelming effort and
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