Bruce's Team - Milwaukee Magazine - How Our Story Began, and How We Can Help!

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Bruce's Team - Milwaukee Magazine - How Our Story Began, and How We Can Help!

I began my journey helping seniors and their families about 35 years ago. It started when I gave my first talk at a senior community to a group of seniors and their families. My talk encompassed the emotional aspects of making a move from their long-time as touching on the overwhelming emotions experienced prior to making their decision to stay or move from their homes. The audience was so very thankful for the information I provided, and let me know that I gave them the strength and courage to make their move which they wished to make.

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Moving On Up: Why Some Seniors Are Hesitant To Leave Their Long-Term Homes - Written By Shannon Quantock, Content Creator

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Moving On Up: Why Some Seniors Are Hesitant To Leave Their Long-Term Homes - Written By Shannon Quantock, Content Creator

Moving to a new environment can be tough for seniors because it means they will have to adjust to being in a different place. Many seniors are hesitant to move, not just because it would mean adjusting to a new environment, but also because it will increase their responsibility in caring for themselves. However, this could be a good opportunity for the senior to change his or her way of life in order to live healthier and longer.

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Your Parents Should Move But Are Fighting Change: What To Do?

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Your Parents Should Move But Are Fighting Change: What To Do?

There comes a time when your parents start needing more supervision. At that point, it would be a good idea to have your aging parents move, either to downsize or to be closer to family. But don't expect that this will be a welcome change, at least not right away. Older people struggle with the idea of change to the point of fearing it. Because of fear of change, the brain seeks predictability and avoids uncertainty. For older people, uprooting their lives can be a source of the unknown.

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