What to Do When Your Aging Parents Can’t Live at Home Anymore | How My Personal Story of Moving Mom Into Assisted Living might help you.
Are you facing the heartbreaking reality that your aging parent can no longer live safely in their home? You’re not alone—and in this video, I share my personal journey of moving my mom into an assisted living facility after 40 years in her home.
This is Part 1 of my real estate and caregiving video series, where I walk you through the emotional and practical first steps: what to do with a parent’s personal property when it’s time to make the move.
As a real estate broker and only child, I’ve helped countless families navigate this difficult transition—but going through it with my own mother gave me a whole new perspective. From sorting through decades of belongings to honoring her memories while making hard choices, I’ll guide you through the real-life decisions I had to make—and how I stayed grounded through it all.
🔑 In this episode, I cover:
The first step to take when your parent can’t live at home anymore
How to manage your parent’s belongings with care and clarity
Tips for downsizing a lifetime of memories
The emotional impact of this transition
Practical advice from both a daughter and real estate professional
Whether you’re just beginning to face this journey or are in the thick of it, I hope my story helps you feel supported and less alone.
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LINK MENTIONED INTHIS VIDEO: https://www.sunwaysseniorliving.com/
Hi, I’m Allison Newlon, Broker/Owner of Platinum Properties of Florida, LLC. My company specializes in working with home buyers who are relocating to the beautiful Greater Tampa Bay area & assisting sellers looking to sell their home using the power of video.
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00:00 Introduction
01:09 Difficulty doing basic tasks & who can help
03:10 Things can change quickly
08:16 Mindset to address personal property
12:45 Accept Help
14:09 Finding a place for your Parents
15:43 It will be stressful
17:51 Not going to make everyone happy
20:05 Regrets & Grace
