by Annette Hetrick | Sep 17, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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 | Jul 23, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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 | Jun 18, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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 | Apr 14, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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 | Feb 28, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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 | Jan 22, 2020 | Senior Real Estate Specialist
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...