Elder Care offers August seminar series on downsizing after decades

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
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Wayne Vineyard, Minuteman Auction Company
Wayne Vineyard, Minuteman Auction Company

Elder Care is offering a series of seminars to help older adults and their families begin a conversation about the ultimate need to downsize their parent's home.

"We are discovering as our population ages, more adult children are left with the burden of downsizing their parents’ homes," said Angie Thompson, Elder Care development director. "They tell us they wish their parents would have had conversations about 'things' while they were physically and mentally able to do so."

Robyn Fullerton, family counselor
Robyn Fullerton, family counselor

Panelists from various backgrounds will present more than three seminars during August. The events will include experts in family counseling, estate sale auctions, computers and electronics, jewelry appraisal, hazardous waste disposal, real estate, resale shops, and wills and trusts.

Thompson said she encourages everyone interested in the subject to attend, especially families who may have questions about where and how to begin downsizing.

Carlos Mendez, Washington County Operation Clean House
Carlos Mendez, Washington County Operation Clean House

Each seminar will address a different topic and be presented by experts.

  • Aug. 2 - Wayne and Linda Vineyard with Minuteman Auction Company

  • Aug. 16 - Robyn Fullerton, family counselor; Karen Wilson, local re-sale expert; and Tammy Ross with Windle’s Rock & Jewelry, jewelry appraisal expert.

  • Aug. 30 - Carlos Mendez and Spencer Pierce, Washington Country Operation Clean House committee members; Cathy Cowan, local realtor; George Noblitt with Noblitt Computers; and Brandy Robles, trust officer with Arvest Wealth Management.

Realtor Cathy Cowan
Realtor Cathy Cowan

“Many families face the daunting task of transitioning and need guidance and support to compartmentalize the process and help make it more manageable," Thompson said. "Over our lifetime, we collect special things, and knowing the best way to transition is important – especially when families are involved.”

All who are interested in the subject are encouraged to attend. For planning purposes, guests are asked to RSVP in advance to Elder Care at (918) 336-8500.

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