Equipping, Empowering, and Educating Families to Better Manage Late-Life Moves

Arlington, TX:  As the population ages, thousands of Dallas-Fort Worth families are faced with the challenges of assisting aging parents with relocating into more manageable or supportive housing.

To assist DFW caregivers and families to better deal with the complexities involved in late-life moves, Ingrid and John Sullivan of Senior Downsizing Experts are partnering with Greenfield Residences of Arlington to provide the free seminar “Moving Mom and Dad: 5 Common Mistakes Adult Children of Aging Parents Make and How to Avoid Them.” The casual and interactive educational forum will take place on December 8 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Greenfield Residences located at 1100 E. Arbrook in Arlington.

The seminar will include a presentation of the five most common mistakes adult children of aging parents make when moving mom and dad, including solutions and strategies for avoiding such pitfalls. Topics include effective conversation starters, locating local supportive housing options, finding and hiring qualified service providers, and insuring adequate documentation for assisting transitioning aging parents.

“As a DFW Realtor specializing in the 55+ real estate market, it is my goal to insure that older adults and their families are adequately equipped and aware of all the senior living options and resources available to them. Adult children often find themselves making hard decisions, while trying to navigate in uncharted territory. Through seminars like this one, I hope to provide helpful insights and useful information about the relocation and real estate processes, so families can focus on what is most important – their mature loved ones,” says Ingrid.  “Late life moves, especially those involving complex medical situations, can be overwhelming, but fortunately there are people who can help. Families don’t have to carry all the burden.”

To register for the free seminar, please call (817) 635-1043 or visit www.dallasfortworthseniorliving.com/events.

About Senior Downsizing Experts:  Ingrid and John Sullivan have more than 20 years experience in the Real Estate industry.  They have completed extensive training and are both certified Senior Real Estate Specialist® by the National Association of Realtors.  Ingrid has also achieved the more in-depth Certified Senior Housing Professional (CSHP®) designation through the Seniors Real Estate Institute.   The Sullivans have managed late-in-life moves for hundreds of clients - including their own parents - and are aware of how emotional and complicated the process can be.   Their message to seniors and their families:  "You Are Not Alone."

About Greenfield Residences of Arlington:  Greenfield Residences of Arlington is an independent living community offering comfortable senior living in a warm, friendly, and active community. The community offers private apartments in a variety of floor plans and a  wide range of amenities and services designed to make retirement more enjoyable and fulfilling.  From the beautifully landscaped grounds, to the warm and inviting suites, to the friendly and helpful staff, residents find life at Greenfield is extraordinary.