Transitionwise – Need help with downsizing and/or moving?
Many older adults realize that their current home is no longer suitable, but many later-life moves require downsizing. Getting rid of one’s belongings can be easier said than done when every object evokes so many memories of people and events. The emotional stress can hold people back from taking the next step in creating a vibrant new life.
Kathy Bell, PhD, coaches older adults in this situation to make confident decisions throughout the transition to a new home, at a pace they are comfortable with. “Many older adults feel rushed into choosing a home and dealing with a lifetime of possessions,” says Kathy. “That’s why I use a research-based approach in my company, Transitionwise, to focus on the emotional needs of my clients.” If you or a loved one would like to learn more about the Transitionwise approach, email Kathy at kathy@transitionwise.ca or call 778 488-8700 for a consultation.
A Study for Seniors About Moving
Kathy Bell is also a recipient of the Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award from Fielding Graduate University. Her post-doctoral study, “Finding the Key to Positivity for Elders in Home Transition“, uses an arts-based methodology to explore how people in their 70s and older can be supported in the process of downsizing their living space to a potential ideal future environment. If you would like to participate in Kathy’s study, and you live in Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, or southern Vancouver Island, please contact her at kathy@transitionwise.ca or call 778
