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Our host Kimberly Akers is back from traveling and ready to tackle the important conversation around downsizing. This episode encourages you to truly consider why we downsize and to discover helpful resources along the way.
In this episode of Walks with Mom, Kimberly Akers and her mom, Karren, have an honest and relatable conversation about something many families avoid—downsizing, aging parents, and what happens when a lifetime of belongings gets passed down.
This is not a step-by-step guide. It is a real conversation about what it actually feels like.
Kim shares the perspective of Generation X and the emotional weight that comes with inheriting everything—from family keepsakes to decades of storage—while also managing careers, children, and everyday life. Together, they unpack the stress, pressure, and tension that can build when these conversations are delayed.
From heirlooms that may no longer hold the same meaning to the overwhelming task of clearing out a home after a loss, this episode connects with both seniors and their adult children. Karren also shares her personal experience cleaning out her own mother’s home, revealing just how much can accumulate over time.
At its core, this episode is about understanding, communication, and planning ahead before a crisis forces difficult decisions.
If you are an aging parent thinking about the future or an adult child feeling overwhelmed by what may come, this conversation will help you start the discussion that matters most.
Come with us as we explore what it means to navigate these years with our aging loved ones.
So grab a cup of coffee—or maybe a glass of wine—subscribe, invite your friends or family, and join us for Walks with Mom.
Special thanks to our Sponsor Amada Senior Care Mesa serving families and seniors in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, and the surrounding East Valley area. Accredited VA Provider (NPI # 1558048199) and Trusted resource for Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
Compassionate, personalized in-home senior care starts here – contact Amada Senior Care Phoenix today by phone at (480) 418-5422 or visit us online to get started and give your loved one the support, dignity, and independence they deserve.
www.amadaseniorcare.com/mesa-senior-care
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By KimberlyOur host Kimberly Akers is back from traveling and ready to tackle the important conversation around downsizing. This episode encourages you to truly consider why we downsize and to discover helpful resources along the way.
In this episode of Walks with Mom, Kimberly Akers and her mom, Karren, have an honest and relatable conversation about something many families avoid—downsizing, aging parents, and what happens when a lifetime of belongings gets passed down.
This is not a step-by-step guide. It is a real conversation about what it actually feels like.
Kim shares the perspective of Generation X and the emotional weight that comes with inheriting everything—from family keepsakes to decades of storage—while also managing careers, children, and everyday life. Together, they unpack the stress, pressure, and tension that can build when these conversations are delayed.
From heirlooms that may no longer hold the same meaning to the overwhelming task of clearing out a home after a loss, this episode connects with both seniors and their adult children. Karren also shares her personal experience cleaning out her own mother’s home, revealing just how much can accumulate over time.
At its core, this episode is about understanding, communication, and planning ahead before a crisis forces difficult decisions.
If you are an aging parent thinking about the future or an adult child feeling overwhelmed by what may come, this conversation will help you start the discussion that matters most.
Come with us as we explore what it means to navigate these years with our aging loved ones.
So grab a cup of coffee—or maybe a glass of wine—subscribe, invite your friends or family, and join us for Walks with Mom.
Special thanks to our Sponsor Amada Senior Care Mesa serving families and seniors in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, and the surrounding East Valley area. Accredited VA Provider (NPI # 1558048199) and Trusted resource for Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
Compassionate, personalized in-home senior care starts here – contact Amada Senior Care Phoenix today by phone at (480) 418-5422 or visit us online to get started and give your loved one the support, dignity, and independence they deserve.
www.amadaseniorcare.com/mesa-senior-care