Sorting Through Life Episode 15: Sorting Through Senior Living - What Families need to know before the move
- tiffanybeamer
- 6 days ago
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Updated: 5 days ago
In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen sits down with Greg DeMarco of Choice Connections, a senior living advisor who helps families navigate housing decisions with clarity and confidence. Together, they break down the often confusing landscape of senior living options and share practical strategies to help families plan ahead—before urgency removes choice. Greg explains his four-step personalized approach to matching individuals with the right housing and care options, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, skilled nursing, and smaller residential homes. You’ll learn what triggers most senior moves, why starting earlier than you think is essential, and how waitlists and refundable deposits actually work. From an organizer’s perspective, Colleen adds practical downsizing and transition strategies to help listeners prepare both physically and emotionally for a move. They discuss realistic timelines, how to decide what belongings to keep, and why overlapping move timelines can dramatically reduce stress. This episode is filled with real-world advice, myth-busting insights, and actionable next steps for families navigating senior transitions.