09/24/2026
Every drawer holds a memory. Every closet holds a decision.
Downsizing a parent's home before a move to senior living is rarely just a logistics problem, it is an emotional one too. The families who find it manageable are usually the ones who start early, go room by room, and give themselves permission to not decide everything in one weekend.
A few things that help:
π¦ Sort into four piles only: keep, donate, family, sell
π Measure the new space before you pack
πͺ Bring familiar items first, not new furniture
π¨βπ©βπ§ Do not do it alone
A smaller, simpler space is not a loss. For many families, it is the start of something easier.
π Rideau Residence, Burnaby
π 604-291-1792
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