Name: Understanding the Emotional Side of Downsizing and Moving On
Uploaded: 2026-08-21T15:44:37.000Z
Duration: 2322
Description: Families often think of downsizing as a practical task—sorting belongings, packing boxes, and deciding what stays and what goes. But for older adults, the...

Families often think of downsizing as a practical task—sorting belongings, packing boxes, and deciding what stays and what goes. But for older adults, the process is often much more personal. Every room, every photograph, and every keepsake can represent a lifetime of memories, relationships, and milestones.

In the episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity (https://www.acapcommunity.org./) is joined by her guest Shannon Stiger, Realtor, Copper Creek Real Estate Brokers (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-stiger-42342a29a&ved=2ahUKEwiA5PHazo6WAxXuLtAFHXpbGE8QFnoECB4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw0wlfweavUbArgDvEEoopWr) , Chapter Coordinator, ACAP Oklahoma City (https://acapcommunity.org/find-a-chapter/oklahoma-city) to discuss why downsizing is about so much more than "stuff," how families can navigate the process with compassion, and practical ways to make the journey less overwhelming and more meaningful.

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This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC (https://www.seniortlc-hickory.org) , and sustaining partner EveryAge. (https://everyage.org/)