Helping Your Parents Navigate Their Next Housing Chapter
As an adult child, you may find yourself wondering whether your parent’s home is still safe, manageable, or meeting their changing needs. These conversations are often emotional and stressful—especially when you’re unsure what options exist, how to compare them, or how to handle a lifetime of belongings.
This program is designed specifically for adult children of aging parents. We’ll walk through today’s senior housing options, including over-55 communities, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and skilled nursing facilities, and explain when each may be the right fit.
You’ll learn how to recognize when it may be time for a move, what questions to ask when touring and evaluating communities, and how to balance care needs, lifestyle preferences, and financial considerations. We’ll also address one of the biggest challenges families face—what to do with all the stuff—by sharing practical strategies for sorting, downsizing, donating, selling, and managing sentimental items without guilt or conflict.
Finally, we’ll cover practical tips for managing the transition itself, from coordinating the move to helping your parent feel comfortable and settled in their new home.
Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to an urgent situation, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap for supporting your parent through this important transition.
Presenters:
Lorraine Montalbano is a dedicated REALTOR® and Downsizing Coach specializing in assisting mature adults and their families with late-in-life real estate transitions. With a compassionate client focused approach, Lorraine helps seniors navigate the complexities of downsizing, finding the right home, and preparing for the next chapter of their lives.