[PODCAST] 251: The Challenges of Downsizing for Baby Boomers

Professional Organizer Eileen Bergman discusses the hurdles baby boomers and their parents undergo when facing the reality of downsizing.

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1:48 The duel dilemma with baby boomers and their parents

2:25 What Eileen talks about with clients that she meets for the first time

4:00 The challenges parents vs. baby boomers face when needing to go through and get rid of their things

6:45 How family heirlooms are handled

9:45 How to work with boxes and boxes of photographs

11:45 How to handle more family oriented items like dishes and silverware

14:15 Being realistic about what you’re bringing into our home

15:19 The biggest challenge people face when packing up their home

16:20 Dealing with the grown children’s items

17:20 Last minute advice for baby boomers looking to downsize