Co-housing is an intentionally designed neighborhood that facilitates human connection. It combines intentional design with social infrastructure to create a well-designed neighborhood where people show up for one another. There are approximately 180 existing co-housing communities in the US, with 140 in various stages of development. Some communities are multi-generational, while others are specifically for seniors. The process of creating a co-housing community can take three to four years, and there are resources available to help individuals find and visit existing communities.

• Co-housing is an intentional community that combines intentional design with social infrastructure to foster human connection.
• There are approximately 180 existing co-housing communities in the US, with 140 in various stages of development.
• Some co-housing communities are multi-generational, while others are specifically for seniors.
• Creating a co-housing community can take three to four years, and there are resources available to help individuals find and visit existing communities.

00:00 Introduction to Decluttering 55 Plus

01:28 The Concept of Cleaning Clutter

03:48 Understanding Co-Housing

06:13 The Origins of Co-Housing

06:41 Multi-Generational vs Senior Co-Housing

08:05 The Structure and Benefits of Co-Housing

15:33 Initiating and Joining a Co-Housing Community

20:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

Find out more about Cohousing at https://cohousinginstitute.org/instructors/.

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This episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff features Lacy Robinson, a licensed funeral director and embalmer. They discuss planning your funeral and the evolving nature of funerals and funeral homes. Lacey provides insights on choosing a funeral home, pre-planning, budgeting for a funeral, and the paperwork involved. They also touch on writing obituaries and digital legacy planning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparing for the inevitable and creatively expressing oneself to the very end.

• Reflect on past funerals and memorial services attended to help narrow down choices when selecting a funeral home.
• Pre-planning a funeral can save money and ensure that your wishes are carried out.
• Funerals and funeral homes have evolved to offer more contemporary options, including environmentally friendly choices.
• Important paperwork for funeral arrangements includes the certified death certificate and notifying social security.
• Writing an obituary in advance allows you to tell your story the way you want it to be told.
• Digital legacy planning involves organizing online accounts and digital assets to protect against identity theft.

00:00 Introduction: Letting Go of Clutter in Life

02:23 Lacy's Journey to Becoming a Funeral Director

05:10 Choosing a Funeral Home and Pre-Planning

07:34 The Death Positive Movement and Funeral Costs

09:56 Pre-Planning and Budgeting for a Funeral

11:23 Different Types of End-of-Life Tributes

13:12 Evolution of Funerals and Funeral Homes

15:06 Navigating the Paperwork for Funeral Arrangements

16:06 Writing an Obituary and Digital Legacy Planning

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This conversation explores the idea that change is inevitable and how to embrace it to create a meaningful shift in life. The guest, Nancy Levin, discusses the importance of envisioning the desired change, making conscious choices, and taking action. She emphasizes the need to align choices and actions with the vision to achieve the desired outcome. The conversation also touches on the challenges of making changes when others around you are not ready for it and the importance of setting boundaries. Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to embrace change and be curious about what lies ahead.

• Change is inevitable and it is important to embrace it rather than resist it.
• Envisioning the desired change is the first step towards making it a reality.
• Conscious choices and actions that align with the vision are necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
• Making changes can be challenging when others around you are not ready for it, but setting boundaries is important.
• Embracing change and being curious about what lies ahead can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:26 Addressing Various Areas of Life

04:20 The Fear and Uncertainty of Change

06:16 Avoiding the Truth and Creating Chaos

09:36 Setting Boundaries and Honoring Needs

11:34 The Transformation Equation: Vision, Choice, Action

15:54 Generating Change: Envisioning and Taking Action

19:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

Find out more about Nancy at https://nancylevin.com/.

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In this conversation, Michelle Passoff and Mike Judkins discuss estate sales and how they can help people prepare for a move or downsize. They explain what an estate sale is and how it works, including the role of estate sale companies. They also discuss estate sales.org, a website that allows estate liquidators to advertise their sales and provides a directory of estate sale companies. They talk about the criteria for selecting an estate sale company and the timeline for planning a sale. They also touch on the emotional aspect of letting go of belongings and the financial aspect of earning money from an estate sale.

• Estate sales are a way to sell the entire contents of a home, often used when downsizing or during major life events.
• Estate sales.org is a website that allows estate liquidators to advertise their sales and provides a directory of estate sale companies.
• When selecting an estate sale company, consider their experience, buyer base, and marketing strategies.
• Plan an estate sale, allowing at least a month for preparation.
• Letting go of belongings can be emotional, but it's important to detach and focus on the goal of clearing out the house.
• The financial outcome of an estate sale can vary, but it's worth it for the convenience and the opportunity to declutter.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:29 Understanding Estate Sales

04:43 Exploring EstateSales.org

07:33 Selecting an Estate Sale Company

09:31 Planning an Estate Sale

11:49 The Emotional Aspect of Estate Sales

14:40 Earning Money from an Estate Sale

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This episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff focuses on the importance of leaving a life story for future generations. The guest, Richard Stone, shares his journey of becoming an expert on storytelling and emphasizes the value of sharing personal experiences. The conversation explores the different forms of storytelling, such as writing, recording, or orally sharing stories. Stone highlights the significance of reflecting on one's life and finding meaning and cohesion in the process. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of storytelling for future generations and the importance of telling one's side of the story.

• Reflecting on one's life and sharing personal experiences through storytelling can bring meaning and cohesion to one's journey.
• Storytelling can take various forms, including writing, recording, or orally sharing stories.
• Telling one's life story is not limited to writing a memoir; it can also involve capturing memories through audio or video recordings.
• Sharing personal stories with future generations provides a sense of connectivity, relevance, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world.
• Storytelling allows individuals to share their side of the story and provide different perspectives on shared experiences.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:56 The Value of Leaving a Life Story

03:17 Discovering the Passion for Storytelling

05:42 Different Forms of Storytelling

08:28 Reflecting on Life and Finding Meaning

09:25 The Narrative Assets of Our Stories

10:46 Telling Your Side of the Life Story

14:59 Reflection and Harvesting in Later Years

15:58 Conclusion and Call to Action

Reach out to Richard Stone at https://storywork.com/richard-stone%2C-ceo.

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In this episode of Decluttering 55+, Michelle Passoff and Ray Console discuss estate planning and the importance of having a team in place to take care of your affairs. They emphasize the need for a healthcare surrogate and a financial surrogate, who can make decisions regarding your medical needs and manage your financial affairs when you are unable to do so. They also mention the importance of having a will and other legal documents in place. It is recommended to review and update these documents periodically as life circumstances change.

• Estate planning involves more than just writing a will; it also includes appointing a healthcare surrogate and a financial surrogate.
• A healthcare surrogate is responsible for making medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot do so.
• A financial surrogate manages your financial affairs when you are unable to do so.
• It is important to have legal documents, such as a living will and a power of attorney, to designate your surrogates.
• Review and update your estate planning documents periodically to ensure they reflect your current wishes and circumstances.

00:00 Introduction and Beyond Clutter

03:21 The Importance of Estate Planning

05:14 Appointing a Healthcare Surrogate

06:40 Appointing a Financial Surrogate

10:49 The Role of Legal Documents

11:17 Periodically Reviewing and Updating Your Estate Plan

Reach out to Ray Console at https://www.cozen.com/people/bios/console-raymond.

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Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Pasoff is a podcast that goes beyond traditional organizing advice and explores various areas of life that can be cluttered. The host, Michelle Pasoff, believes that being clutter-free makes life less messy and creates a magical energy shift. The podcast covers health and fitness, digital decluttering, storytelling, memoirs, moving and relocation, life after retirement, relationships, financial organization, and final arrangements. Each episode is kept to 20 minutes to provide quick and actionable insights for listeners.

• Decluttering goes beyond physical possessions and can include various areas of life.
• Being clutter-free can lead to a magical energy shift and make reaching goals easier.
• The podcast covers topics such as health and fitness, digital decluttering, storytelling and memoirs, moving and relocation, life after retirement, relationships, financial organization, and final arrangements.
• Each episode is kept to 20 minutes to provide quick and actionable insights for listeners.

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:17 Health and Fitness

07:17 Digital Decluttering

10:09 Moving and Relocation

11:33 Life After Retirement

12:57 Relationships

13:54 Financial Organization

14:52 Digital Organization

15:50 Final Arrangements

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This podcast is tailor-made for Baby Boomers and their kids! Dive into weekly conversations with authors, experts, gurus, and geeks for news you can use. Topics include Health and Fitness, relationship matters, memoirs, digital decluttering, what to do next, where to live, and how to get your financial house in order. We'll take whatever you're sweeping under the carpet and put it on the table so we can learn, grow, and invigorate our lives to make room for what matters.

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