Jean Long Manteufel

Yes, I move you! With my crews and trucks (I own a moving company) and with my stories (I write stories about challenges facing seniors in transition)

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Dear Jean,

I work at a thrift store. Many times, people bring in items that we cannot accept.

Answer: Yes, dear readers, your gifts are appreciated, but sometimes... https://t.co/WtjZ4xzr5L
#TransitionsWithJean #SeniorCitizens #ThriftStoreDonations #SeniorTransitions

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

What exactly is Hospice? Is it different from Palliative Care? For the answer, I turned to David Chapman, account executive at Ascension Hospice. Chapman is one of…
https://t.co/FKdKcVgLIf
#TransitionsWithJean #HospiceVSPalliativeCare #SeniorTransitions #SeniorCitizens

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

This week, my friend shared something frustrating that had happened to her. Dawn lives an hour away from her parents and can’t get there as much as she would like, but she tries… https://t.co/bI6ALF1Njn
#SeniorTransitions #KeepUsInTheLoop #TransitionsWithJean #WeWantToBeBothered

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Do you find yourself having a harder time keeping up with your house? There is a program that is unique to Outagamie County (O.C.) for some of its seniors. O.C. knows that many residents want to... https://t.co/rEyBxztxHG

#OutagamieCoWI #SeniorTransitions #SeniorResources

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Lori Coonen from Living My Legacy shared this experience with me: “My story begins with a death. And while that may not sound like the best of introductions to a tale of hope and promise, it is, in fact, the perfect... https://t.co/GwPL68n1RL #SeniorTransitions #ShareLegacies

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Years ago, you were running out of room in your house, so you boxed up stuff and put it in the attic. You figured you’d go through it later. Do you remember… https://t.co/RC5MmoR9vZ
#AtticCleanOut #TransitionsWithJean #SeniorCitizens #CleanItOut #AtticAdventures

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Look at me! I’m a pretty pink dish. I was born during the Great Depression; coming into your life in 1932 when you were just a babe. The Depression was… https://t.co/8mgrhczdEW #GreatDepression #DepressionGlass #SeniorTransitions #TransitionsWithJean #CollectibleGlassware

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Initially, this was going to be a column encouraging you to help your parents get their final affairs in order. April 15th is rolling around. You’ve heard the expression that you can’t... https://t.co/VDHnoBLVue
#SeniorCitizens #SeniorTransitions #FinalWishes #HCPOA #POA

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

For nine years, I have been writing this Transitions column. My mom says people think it is specifically about us. My columns are not about Mom; they are about... https://t.co/aVqDPgVHs4
#ItsAboutAllOfUs #AWordFromMyMom #TransitionsWithJean #SeniorTransitions #SeniorCitizens

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

The new year is a time for change... or is it?
When you are with Mom and Dad, put aside your fast-paced ways and slow down a little. Your parents’ home is... https://t.co/kEo70SBPbA #changeisnotalwaysgood #seniorcitizens #transitionswithJean #slowdown

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Ah, Christmas. A time for loved ones and eating and gifts and giving. It is also a time for… https://t.co/KJ0Bqa5sgq #SeniorTransitions #SeniorCitizens #TransitionsWithJean #ADRC #AgingSeniors #ChristmasWithSeniors #FreeAgingResources #LongsSeniorTransitions

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Veterans, do you wonder what benefits are out there for you and how you can get them? Perhaps you have tried... https://t.co/Azv9xJC0Oj
#Veterans #VeteransBenefits #VeteransAdvocate #ThankYouVeterans

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

“Downsize with a purpose as you decorate for the seasons”

Today’s topic: How to smile with satisfaction knowing that you planned ahead. Someday, you may decide to... https://t.co/Qb5TOGuLEK

#seniortransitions #downsize #holidays #decorate #transitionswithJean #seniorcitizens

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Even in volunteer work, change can be difficult... We are a non-profit organization which relies greatly on our senior volunteer corps. It is a dedicated population, the likes of which…
https://t.co/UHZzqh2Ast #volunteer #LeaveYourLegacy #SeniorTransitions #SeniorCitizens

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

“Get up! Get outta here! Gone!” Bob Uecker has a great line. Let’s borrow it to… https://t.co/smb0Dr72cJ
#TransitionsWithJean #SeniorTransitions #BasementBaseball #BasementCleanout #ThreeStrikesYoureOut #MakingCleaningFun #NoMoreClutter #SeniorCitizens #DeclutterYourLife

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

How to split Mom's estate fairly among children
Dear Jean: Mom moved into assisted living. She asked me to help divide the items in our family home and get it… https://t.co/GQkJntmtYL #SeniorTransitions #EstateDivision #SeniorCitizens #FairEstateDivision #KeepingFamilyHarmony

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Kids bring joy to elders. Elders bring joy to kids. The next obvious step is to get them together. That is the starting point of a program started... https://t.co/gwcHQTwoc9
#seniortransitions #seniorcitizens #kidsandseniors #longsseniortransitions

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Did you ever read something that really hit home with you? This week, I did. Here it is: “I am not a second-guesser. I believe you make decisions with the best of... https://t.co/730a8ZCPrc #seniortransitions #dontsecondguess #helpingmomanddad #bestintentions

[Jean Long Manteufel @JeanLongM]

Readers Share Ideas on Overcoming Loneliness
Last month, readers sent in suggestions of what they do to keep involved in the community. What specific actions can we, in your community, do to help? https://t.co/8dp4CfniD2
#transitionswithjean #seniorcitizens #loneliness