August 2022
Aug 17, 2022
Position – Operations Lead
Soft Landings is a company specializing in managing moves for seniors. We are looking for an Operational lead, someone with a background in scheduling, talking with vendors, and the ability to develop relationships with key referral partners. We expect this new team member to be highly flexible and have good customer service skills. We are […]
Continue ReadingAug 12, 2022
Internet Freedom is a Blessing and a Curse
The internet has given us more freedom to understand how our world operates. You can look up a word, a culture, or how-to questions about anything. This can be a blessing or a curse in the senior world. During the world of the pandemic, when isolation was the norm, the blessing was a senior could […]
Continue ReadingJuly 2022
Jul 19, 2022
What is the Senior Citizens Inflation Relief Act?
One of Soft Landings, Solutions for Senior’s missions is to inform the senior industry on issues that could affect our seniors. In the current climate of rising inflation, the price of homes increasing due to interest rates, and cost increases everywhere, being informed brings knowledge. Knowledge increases our ability to help our senior clients feel […]
Continue ReadingJul 13, 2022
Freedom from Over-Functioning
Creating freedom within starts first by releasing yourself from the overwhelming effort of over-functioning. In the senior industry, many of us can push ourselves to the point of compassion fatigue, this was especially true during the depths of the COVID pandemic. Over-functioning becomes a defining characteristic of who we are and offers many acclaims and kudos […]
Continue ReadingJune 2022
Jun 22, 2022
Seniors Selling Their Homes
When seniors are considering selling their homes, they often look to utilize their most significant asset for future living expenses and not wealth management. Considering moving to a community or smaller home can be overwhelming. Calling expert financial advisors, senior real estate specialists, and senior move managers can help ensure your move is successful and comfortable. […]
Continue ReadingJun 15, 2022
Volunteer Travel For Seniors
Do you love to volunteer and want to travel the world but don’t know where to start the process? Decluttering your home can free you up to live out your dream list. Starting at the home base might be an excellent place to start. Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors can help declutter your home, freeing […]
Continue ReadingJun 01, 2022
Moving a Parent into a Retirement Community
Moving a parent into a retirement community can be the best decision for their mental and physical well-being, but the choice is not easy. For many families, a health crisis and signs of diminished care signal time to consider moving. Once moved, there is usually an adjustment period to new sounds, new spaces, and new […]
Continue ReadingMay 2022
May 19, 2022
Pandemic has Radically Changed the Healthcare Industry
The pandemic has radically changed the healthcare industry. Many of our healthcare workers had to make hard choices that concerned their future professional outlook on how they communicate and serve the public. If a health concern is not a severe issue, seniors have readjusted to seeing their doctor via zoom. When an illness requires medical […]
Continue ReadingMay 16, 2022
Baby boomers follow example of “The Golden Girls” sitcom
Shared housing for baby boomers may be a good option for seniors looking to stay in their homes and combat rising inflation. Money isn’t the only reason to consider becoming “boomies” though; the social aspect can be just as compelling. Do you remember the hilarious antics on “The Golden Girls” sitcom? Following in their footsteps, […]
Continue ReadingApril 2022
Apr 29, 2022
Aging with Gusto Mindset
Why do some people age well and others not so well? Donna Comer, coordinator for Aging with Gusto, believes it has to do with how we think. If you could increase your life expectancy by 7.5 years, would you? She shares that having a positive perspective on life can do just that, improve your life […]
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