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"Vickie's compassionate approach and insight into the moving and downsizing
process gives you the necessary tools to ensure a smooth and satisfying move experience."
Barry J. Izsak, President, National Association of Professional Organizers |
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"This will help you understand that it's not just about "stuff", it's
also about the memories, emotions, and life stages that "stuff" represents."
Peg Guild, President of the National Association of Senior Move Managers |
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"I just this minute finished reading your excellent book "Don't
Toss My Memories in the Trash" in preparation for helping my 80 year
old mother move from her 5BR rambler (with fully stuffed attic) to a new 2BR
condo. With the good guidance from your book and a hefty dose of patience on both
sides, we'll manage. "
Julie, Bethesda, MD |
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"Vickie Dellaquila does more than offer an organizing and moving guide; she
covers ALL the bases, not just the typical "how to's". The book
focuses on seniors who are downsizing and moving from homes they've lived in for
many years and where they raised their families. Ms. Dellaquila helps seniors
understand their feelings--that it is natural for them to feel challenged with
letting go because of the emotional ties and treasured memories that are
connected to the home. She has helpful suggestions on how they can take the
memories with them without taking all the "things" they've accumulated
through the years. She also provides a Moving Workbook to keep a record of
everything. This book is a must-have for seniors and for the families of seniors. The advice in this book would have been a great help to my husband and me when our parents were reaching their elder years. And, I'm glad that I have this now for when we are faced with decisions about downsizing." Julie Molner |
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Daddy was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Mother could no
longer care for him alone. It was time for them to move onto the next stage in
their life and move in with us. Selling their house and life-long collection of
memories was more traumatic for my sister and me than for Mother. What were we
to do? Vickie Dellaquila has the answers in her book "Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash". This is a wonderful book to assist you with cleaning out the clutter but hanging onto the memories. For example: Keep a teacup and saucer and sell the rest of the china set or use one crystal goblet for a pencil holder. "Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash" is written in an easy to read format with check lists, references, and resources. If not for yourself, buy this book for someone who is moving or downsizing. It will make an excellent gift. M. Dorothy Bley |
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I bought your book, read it in a flash and received LOTS of great advice! I
especially like the idea of breaking up a set of china and saving just one place
setting if they want. I am now working with the Mom and using some of your tips
and ideas. Thank you so much for publishing an informative and well written book
JUST when I needed it!
C. Lee Cawley |
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I loved your book- especially the first section and the case studies!
LouAnne Audette |
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Dear Vickie, I really enjoyed your book and must say that its purchase was timely. I just finished re-locating my mom last week (second time...this time from assisted living to a residential care home as she now needs monitoring 24 hours a day). She is 88 and suffers from dementia though she remains happy as a clam for which I am grateful. Your book has a nice tone, respectful, light and informative. I've now referred your book to the daughter of a friend with Parkinson's, a friend who just relocated her mom but needs to empty out a house out of state!!!, and to our son's educational advocate who has to deal with a father-in-law. Warm regards, Alys Alys Milner |
