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Whether it's downsizing to a smaller home, selling their current home, moving to an assisted living or continuing care community, aging in place, or attending adult day care, I work directly with my clients and their community to "bridge the gap".
I specialize in working with older adults and their families who are navigating life transitions, downsizing, selling a long-time home, or moving into a 55+ senior living community.
As a senior Real Estate Specialist, I bring a deep understanding of your unique needs and timeline. I work at your pace, offering guidance, reassurance, and personalized support, not pressure.
This isn't just real estate.
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It's about reserving independence, honoring your journey, and helping you move forward with peace of mind.
Stepping Stones is here to help navigate seniors through the complex and emotional transition of finding the most suitable housing option. We work hard on your behalf to research and tour communities and be your advocate. We are honored to be a part of your journey and a beneficial resource to the Triangle community.
Is it time to reach out for support?
It can be an emotional journey when you or a loved one can no longer live at home. Many families don’t know where to start, let alone have the knowledge, time, or experience to find an appropriate senior living residence.
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There are several options for senior living:
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CCRC or Continuing Care Retirement Community: CCRC offers all levels of care
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Independent Living: For mature adults who still maintain an independent lifestyle
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Assisted Living: Provides additional services to aid with daily living activities
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Memory Care: Specifically tailored to those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
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Residential Care Homes: A small group approach with limited residents and care staff for a more intimate living experience.
Signs that your loved one is ready for some professional support
-Forgetting Medications
-Unable to drive
-Bills are not being paid
-Difficulty managing housekeeping
-Changes in social behavior
-Looking to downsize
-Wanting a “hassle-free” life
-Decline in personal hygiene
-Needing socialization
- Mental status has changed (depressed, anxious, angry, difficulty concentrating)
-Loss of spouse/partner
-Lack of support system from family/friends
Meet Don
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“ Evelyn came into our lives when we needed her the most. My wife’s illness was advancing and we needed to find an assisted living to help with her care. Evelyn narrowed down my choices to a few communities that were the best fit and accompanied me on the tours. Her knowledge and patience were great, but her personality was the true connection for me.” -Don
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! I want to share a little about myself & why I became a Senior Housing Specialist.
This is one of my past clients (and now dear friend) Don. He reached out to me very upset, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. A few years prior, Don’s wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness and the 24-hour nursing care had basically bankrupted them. The only solution left was to downsize, sell their home, and move his wife to an assisted living. Don did not have children or family to rely on for emotional support nor the physical help needed to pack & sell their home. More importantly, Don needed to immediately find an assisted living that would be able to manage his wife’s declining health. Seeing him so stressed and helpless about where to begin, I felt the urgency to jump in and help him with more than real estate. Don desperately sought compassion, trust, and understanding as he explored choices for the next phase of life and I knew I was his person. We toured various facilities together and successfully placed Don and his wife in a beautiful independent living apartment in a residential family care home.
Through my real estate experiences and clients I’ve helped place into senior housing, came the idea to build a niche business that could help mature adults find their homes. No one should feel scared, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to navigate a new phase of life. Stepping Stones would be honored and privileged to help you or a loved one whether it’s selling, buying, downsizing, or finding the right fit with senior housing. We are here to guide you on each step to new beginnings.