Join us October 13 at BYKlyn in Boerum Hill for a Lunch & Learn about healthy aging, home healthcare, selling your home, and navigating the downsizing and moving process. Bring your questions—and your appetite. Lunch is on us!

There’s something about fall that makes us more aware of time—what’s beginning, what has ended, and what we want to carry forward. From back-to-school mornings to memories of summers and Septembers past, this season always seems to invite reflection.

Labor Day was created to honor American workers—not to sell us mattresses. This year, consider skipping the sales, taking the day off, and enjoying the best bargain of all: not buying something you don’t need.

When my mother moved into assisted living, we found the little green wool jacket she had worn to her wedding more than 60 years ago. I loved it—but more than 50 moth holes made it completely unwearable. I couldn't bring myself to give up on it.

One of the greatest benefits of our work is the extraordinary network of trusted professionals we've built over the past 16 years. From senior living advisors to estate attorneys, home healthcare agencies to auction houses, discover the community that helps New Yorkers navigate life's biggest transitions.

Moving or decluttering often raises a challenging question: What should I do with everything I'm not keeping? From finding new homes for treasured belongings to arranging donations or disposal, there are several paths forward. This guide walks through the four most common options and helps you decide which is right for your situation.

As housing costs rise and more older adults choose to age in place, home sharing is gaining attention as an alternative to living alone. Discover how New York City's home-sharing programs work, the benefits they can offer seniors, and the practical considerations families should keep in mind.

A few days spent with my mother and her new friends in memory care revealed something I didn’t expect: not just laughter and companionship, but the same subtle social dynamics we see everywhere else. Even here, there are circles, boundaries, and moments that are both touching and uncomfortable.

We often see clients struggle not with the move itself, but with the decision to begin. In this story, one woman’s long period of indecision gave way to a moment of clarity—and a powerful sense of relief. A reflection on decision fatigue and the surprising ease that can follow a hard choice.

What can we learn from people in their 80s? After 16 years working with older adults navigating moves, downsizing, and major life transitions, I’ve come to see a few clear patterns about aging well, staying connected, and accepting help.

Creating calm from clutter. How senior move management and downsizing services in NYC help older adults transition with dignity and peace of mind.

Join the Parkside Team at Compass and Good Neighbors of Park Slope for a complimentary in-person downsizing seminar in Park Slope, Brooklyn. This informative event is designed to help seniors and families navigate downsizing, selling a home in New York City, and planning their next move with clarity, expert guidance, and time for questions.

We’re excited to share our partnership with Safe Moves for Seniors, a nonprofit helping older adults access move management support. This collaboration allows Paper Moon Moves to provide a number of moves each year to New Yorkers who could not otherwise afford our services.

When families come together for the holidays, small changes can become easier to notice. This post explores how holiday visits can offer a gentle opportunity to check in on aging parents, what to look for, and how to approach next steps with care, without turning a celebration into a difficult conversation.

When a parent’s health declines, even simple moments can feel heavy. In this post, we share techniques that help caregivers stay calm and present, along with how Paper Moon Moves supports families through the most challenging transitions like senior moves.