by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Sep 17, 2020
This part of life can be callenging and fearful for those in need of transitioning to senior care. I have spent many years of my life working with the elderly and their families to help them downsize. My experience with my own mom gives me the compassion and...
by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Jul 23, 2020
Ahhh…Retirement. We all want to get there. The point in our life when we don’t have to punch a clock, we can roll out of bed when we feel like it…if we feel like it. We can do what we want when we’d like to do it. At least that’s the dream. The...
by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Jun 18, 2020
Aging can be a kick in the pants. It happens so gradually most of us don’t realize we’ve become “old,” until someone younger starts calling us “Sir” or “Mam” and it’s not out of respect. It’s true, even if you are healthy, fit and in shape, a 55-year-old is going to...
by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Apr 14, 2020
Staying involved in the community helps people as they age. They are less likely to feel alone or develop depression. According to Help Guide International, volunteering has been proven to help seniors make new friends, lessen the symptoms of chronic diseases and...
by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Feb 28, 2020
Assisting others in a move? Moving someone else, helping him or her to downsize or preparing another’s home for sale can be difficult. Most typically this occurs when you are assisting elderly family/friends. And often it is during sad times. I feel it necessary to...
by annette.hetrick@acrerealty.com | Jan 22, 2020
Recently I was on a trip with my adult son. We had just started our walking adventure in an unknown city both carrying backpacks. Almost immediately he realized my backpack was heavier than his, so he offered to switch packs with me. He offered to carry my load...