The Empowered Homeowner

Cleaning Out Your Parents Home with Marlene Stocks of Senior Transition Services

Beth Allen Season 1 Episode 9

Navigating the Emotional and Practical Challenges of Cleaning Out Your Parents’ Home – Featuring Senior Transition Services

Description: In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Homeowner, we sit down with Marlene Stocks, founder of Senior Transition Services, to discuss the often overwhelming process of cleaning out a parent's home. Whether you're preparing for a move to senior living or managing an estate after a loved one's passing, this conversation is packed with insights to help you navigate this challenging transition with compassion and efficiency.

Our guests from Senior Transition Services share their expertise on how to approach this emotional task while respecting your parents' memories and legacy. We'll explore the practical steps involved in sorting through belongings, deciding what to keep, sell, donate, or discard, and how to involve other family members in the process without causing conflict.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to get started with the daunting task of cleaning out a parent’s home
  • Tips for making difficult decisions about sentimental items
  • Ways to preserve cherished memories while downsizing
  • How Senior Transition Services can assist in managing the logistics, from organizing to selling items and coordinating the move

We also discuss how to maintain open communication with your parents throughout the process, ensuring they feel respected and involved in the decisions being made. 

Whether you’re in the early stages of considering a move for your parents or are in the midst of clearing out their home, this episode offers compassionate guidance and support.

Find Senior Transition Services at:
https://www.senior-transition-services.com
(215) 947-5490

Our Non-Profit Partner: Family Promise Montco - www.fpmontco.org

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We hope this episode provides you with the support and knowledge you need during this challenging time. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, please reach out to us on social media or via email. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey.

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