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Carmichael, Ca. – There’s no doubt that moving can be a difficult event for anyone, but for a senior those difficulties escalate. A move for seniors usually involves downsizing which means deciding what to do with possessions that have accumulated over many years. Physically, most seniors are unable to do the actual lifting and moving. Many feel emotionally traumatized by having to leave the place they’ve called home for decades and that is often compounded by the fear of letting strangers handle their treasured household goods. The good news for seniors in the greater Sacramento region is found in a moving company designed just for them – The Eskaton Moving Connection. More than just a
My last interview was with a lovely elder living in a beautiful retirement community in Sacramento. An accomplished artist, she conveyed how comfortable she was living there and was enjoying the camaraderie of people her age. She now has time to indulge herself in art and writing which is another passion she enjoys. But when I asked about why she left her private residence, she became very serious. A medical crisis snowballed and she no longer felt safe to remain in her home. Her story is similar to so many elders who felt compelled to leave their homes. In Mrs. D’s case, an allergic reaction to a prescribed medication nearly cost her life. Her family members, which all live close by