Resources
Articles, Videos & Publications
Decades of experience distilled into practical guidance you can trust — from the SAGE professionals who live this work every day.
Understanding Guardianship: When and How It Helps
A plain-language guide to guardianship and conservatorship — what they are, when they're needed, and how a professional fiduciary protects vulnerable adults.
Claudia Turney, Cascade Fiduciary
March 2026
Estate Planning Essentials for Washington Families
The documents every adult should have — powers of attorney, healthcare directives, wills, and trusts — and why timing matters more than people expect.
Karen Richmond, Richmond Hill PLLC
February 2026
Choosing the Right Level of Care: A Family Conversation
How to assess whether a loved one needs in-home care, assisted living, or skilled nursing — and how to have that conversation with compassion.
Denise Callaghan, Oasis Senior Advisors
January 2026
What Hospice Really Means (and What It Doesn't)
Dispelling the myths around hospice care — it's about comfort and quality of life, and it can begin far earlier than most families realize.
Jamie Sage, Envision Hospice
January 2026
The Senior Transition Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for downsizing, selling the family home, and relocating — from the first conversation to settling in.
Jim Freeman, Silver Bridge Senior Transitions
December 2025
When to Start the Transition Conversation (Before a Crisis Does It for You)
Why the hardest part of a senior move isn't the logistics — it's the timing — and how to begin the conversation while choices are still calm.
Jim Freeman, Silver Bridge Senior Transitions
October 2025
Downsizing Without the Grief: Sorting Decades of Memories
A compassionate, practical approach to sorting a lifetime of belongings — what to keep, what to let go, and how to honor the memories either way.
Jim Freeman, Silver Bridge Senior Transitions
September 2025
Preparing the Family Home for Sale: A Senior's Guide
The specific repairs, staging, and timing steps that help an older home sell well — without overwhelming the family who's leaving it.
Jim Freeman, Silver Bridge Senior Transitions
August 2025
Settling In: The First 30 Days After a Senior Move
The move isn't the finish line. How to help a loved one adjust, build routine, and feel at home in the first month after relocating.
Jim Freeman, Silver Bridge Senior Transitions
July 2025
Aging in Place: Making the Home Safe and Supportive
Practical modifications and in-home care strategies that help seniors stay safely and comfortably in the homes they love.
Vonnette McKibben, Home Instead
November 2025
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