The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UMass Boston is creating free summer programs for older adults. Using local libraries, we would like to offer a presentation, workshop or lecture. For this program, we have found a speaker to talk on the helpful hints for downsizing. Full description follows of presentation and presenter.
Tips and Hints for Successful Downsizing
In this presentation, you will receive advice on the process of downsizing that will include:
• How and when to get started.
• How to determine what to keep and what to let go.
• How to decide what “stuff” gets sold or donated or thrown out or gifted or recycled.
• Who can help you to do the work?
• How to choose professionals if needed.
• How to deal with the emotions.
• Where do I go to once I sell my house?
There will be a time for questions and answers at the end the presentation.
Presenter: Janet LaBerge is happily retired and divides her time between Dennis Port and St Thomas, USVI. She had a twenty year career as a social worker for the Department of Mental Health. She left in 2004 to start her own business. She is the founder and former owner of “Dirty Deeds”, a full service clean out company in Pembroke. She also owned “Good Deeds”, a thrift store selling all the items that come in from Dirty Deeds. She ran the businesses from 2004-2018 and has seen her share of overwhelmed home owners at the start of their downsizing process. Moving from a 5 bedroom home that is full of memories, old furniture, paperwork, and all the other things that can take up 3000 square feet of space is a daunting task. Janet will share with you the things that she has learned to make the process a little easier.