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...ancient Khmer Empire was the inspiration for a carved-mahogany armoire ($1,699). Net proceeds from the 2,500-piece line--which includes linens, furniture, lighting and ceramics--will help fund the work of archaeologists and anthropologists. To learn more about the collection, go to nghome.com --By Kate Novack...
...older Americans, moving can be even more arduous than for others. "Preparing for a senior move is a major organizational challenge," says Novack. "There may be 40 years of belongings to sort through. It's not uncommon to have items going to your parents' new home, to an adult son in Maine, a daughter in Illinois, a niece in Texas, the church bazaar, the Salvation Army and the town dump...
...Novack's field of expertise is burgeoning as the population ages. She reckons that there are an estimated 150 senior-move managers around the country, up from a handful just a few years ago. Many are former social workers, nurses, gerontologists or other second-careerists who charge $30 to $60 an hour for their services. Depending on the size of the house and number of items to be packed, shipped and unpacked, the total cost generally ranges from $1,500 for a one-bedroom apartment to $5,000 for a large, well-stocked house. Many move managers who cater...
Retirement communities and geriatric-care managers may know of packing services that specialize in dealing with the elderly, says Novack, who is also a founder of the newly formed national association of senior move managers. The association's website nasmm.com has links to companies around the country, and Novack hopes the organization will have a voluntary certification program in the next few years. She advises families to inquire about professional credentials, liability and workers' compensation insurance, references, written contracts and fee structures...
Patience and compassion may be the most important virtues in helping older adults relocate. "We aren't moving things. We're moving a lifetime," Novack says. "It's not about stuff. It's about the stories behind the stuff. We do a lot of listening...