01
Decide
Start with what matters to your parent and what a good next chapter could look like.
A thoughtful plan, at your family’s pace
Plan a parent’s next chapter before a crisis makes the decisions.
A guided program for adult children who want to help a parent plan a move from the family home with more time, more clarity, and more say in what comes next.
For U.S. adult children ages 40 to 60 helping a parent plan ahead.
01Begin with a conversation, not a deadline.
A more considered way forward
There’s a lot to think about.
You don’t have to figure it out all at once.
Conversations about leaving a longtime home can bring up practical questions and big feelings. After the House gives your family a sequence to follow, so you can start with what matters and take the next decision when you’re ready.
Made for adult children helping a parent think ahead, one useful conversation at a time.
A clear path through a complicated change
The RIGHTSIZE Method
Five connected steps help turn a hard-to-start transition into a series of choices your family can work through together.
02
Measure
Look at the spaces and routines that shape daily life, and what may need to fit next.
03
Sort
Work through belongings one room at a time, with decisions that leave room for conversation.
04
Settle
Compare senior living options with a clear list of the details your family cares about.
05
Sell
Consider the home transition as one part of the wider plan, on your family’s timeline.
You can begin with the conversation and return to each step as your family is ready.
Useful tools for the real questions
Less staring at a blank page.
More knowing where to begin.
Work through practical planning materials in the same order as the RIGHTSIZE Method. Use them to prepare, talk things through, and keep track of the details that matter to your parent.
Try the free conversation guideConversation scripts
Gentle ways to open the subject, listen for what matters, and keep talking together.
Step-by-step worksheets
Prompts to help your family capture priorities, decisions, and the next small action.
Room-by-room sorting plan
A manageable order for belongings, with space to decide what to keep, share, or let go.
Senior living comparison checklist
A practical place to compare options against your parent’s needs and preferences.