As life changes, it’s often necessary to relocate to a smaller home, retirement community, or assisted living facility. Making a move at any age can be difficult and stressful, after 30, 40, or even 50 years in the same home, the process can be overwhelming. These changes involve many steps, but if planned in advance, they can create a better situation for everyone involved. The most important thing is to take it step-by-step, so that the process is a smooth flow rather than emergency catch-up when it is too late and other options have disappeared. This week, our very own staging specialist week
Jeff Lima and I spoke about the challenges involved in helping older adults and their families through the daunting process of transitioning to a new home. Jeff has a great system to prioritize his clients needs and understands that the more that you can do ahead of time, the better it will be in the long run.
While many active seniors opt for condominiums and single level living, there comes a time when assisted living facilities are more appropriate. Jeff has helped several clients make such a move to the brand new
Tockwotton on the Waterfront. Founded in 1856 as the Home for Aged Women, the brand New Tockwotton continues the tradition and their mission to enable older adults to enjoy life to the fullest and to share with families and friends the responsibility for their care.
Nicole Sheusi, Director of Marketing at Tockwotton, joined our conversation to talk about the special services and programs that help distinguish the level of care they offer. Depending on your needs, there are a variety of different living situations available including 73 private assisted living apartments, 31 private memory care apartments, 35 private long term care apartments and 17 private short-term rehabilitation rooms. They have activities 7 days a week in all households and offer physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy seven days a week.
This Week's Real Estate Insight: The word Tockwotton is a Native American term that means, “a steep ascent to be climbed”, and while it refers to the bluffs surrounding the original home, it also brings to mind the process of senior transitioning. Making the move from a private home or apartment to a senior living facility requires physical and emotional changes but more importantly attitudinal changes. Understanding that the change itself can result in an overall better quality of life is the first step in the journey.
As life changes, it’s often necessary to relocate to a smaller home, retirement community, or assisted living facility. Making a move at any age can be difficult and stressful, after 30, 40, or even 50 years in the same home, the process can be overwhelming. These changes involve many steps, but if planned in advance, they can create a better situation for everyone involved. The most important thing is to take it step-by-step, so that the process is a smooth flow rather than emergency catch-up when it is too late and other options have disappeared. This week, our very own staging specialist week Jeff Lima and I spoke about the challenges involved in helping older adults and their families through the daunting process of transitioning to a new home. Jeff has a great system to prioritize his clients needs and understands that the more that you can do ahead of time, the better it will be in the long run. 
While many active seniors opt for condominiums and single level living, there comes a time when assisted living facilities are more appropriate. Jeff has helped several clients make such a move to the brand new Tockwotton on the Waterfront. Founded in 1856 as the Home for Aged Women, the brand New Tockwotton continues the tradition and their mission to enable older adults to enjoy life to the fullest and to share with families and friends the responsibility for their care. Nicole Sheusi, Director of Marketing at Tockwotton, joined our conversation to talk about the special services and programs that help distinguish the level of care they offer. Depending on your needs, there are a variety of different living situations available including 73 private assisted living apartments, 31 private memory care apartments, 35 private long term care apartments and 17 private short-term rehabilitation rooms. They have activities 7 days a week in all households and offer physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy seven days a week. This Week's Real Estate Insight: The word Tockwotton is a Native American term that means, “a steep ascent to be climbed”, and while it refers to the bluffs surrounding the original home, it also brings to mind the process of senior transitioning. Making the move from a private home or apartment to a senior living facility requires physical and emotional changes but more importantly attitudinal changes. Understanding that the change itself can result in an overall better quality of life is the first step in the journey. 
