Today we’d like to introduce you to Gina Powell.
When Gina’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, a struggle many families face suddenly appeared on Gina’s radar – when a loved one moves in with family, downsizes or passes away, how do families handle the transition? Now, as owners of the new Caring Transitions of Metro Houston business, Gina and her husband Ray are proud to announce that they can be that resource families need.
Caring Transitions is America’s largest resource for managing senior relocations as well as downsizing and estate liquidations. In addition to organizing, packing, de-cluttering, moving and resettling, Caring Transitions can handle estate sales, liquidations, and preparing homes for market. Caring Transitions of Metro Houston serves Houston, River Oaks, The Heights, Uptown Park, Tanglewood, West University, Medical Center, Rice Military, Galleria, Midtown, Harris County and the surrounding areas.
“My background is in hospice and we’ve wanted to open a business in the senior market for a long time. When I came across Caring Transitions, it seemed like a good application of my experience, our combined project management skills and our desire to work with older adults. As we were deciding that Caring Transitions was what we wanted to do, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. As an only child, I suddenly realized that helping her relocate or downsize and clearing her home would be a big job. I’m lucky that I’m in a position where I could help, but I know many families aren’t that lucky. That’s what brought this all home for me,” she said.
Whether your situation is planned or unexpected, Caring Transitions’ services are perfect for seniors moving in with family or into a safer living situation as well as busy families and people clearing out the home of a loved one who has passed. All of Caring Transitions’ services are customizable, so clients only pay for the services they need – whether that means managing the entire move and estate-clearing or just getting someone resettled into their new place.
“Caring Transitions is a perfect resource for families and seniors who need this kind of help. Our services are turn-key, so we can do as much or as little as you need. Sometimes these kinds of transitions can send you into a freefall – we are here to catch you,” Gina added.
Gina and Ray have lived in the Houston area for 25 years and in Rice Military for the last 10. They’re looking forward to building Caring Transitions of Metro Houston and want potential clients to know that, even though they’re just getting started, their company is backed by the national Caring Transitions team. Gina is a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist, a designation bestowed by an independent organization that evaluates providers of senior relocation services.
“Caring Transitions is a unique service and, by opening a franchise instead of doing this on our own, clients can rest assured knowing that we’re backed by a national company with an outstanding reputation and proven business model. Caring Transitions is locally owned and operated, but we’re also fully trained and have access to a suite of awesome tools to help you reach your goals,” Ray said.
Has it been a smooth road?
Our biggest challenge has been the same as most new businesses – getting our name out there. Also, many people do not know a service like ours exists, so we are also trying to spread that word.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Caring Transitions of Metro Houston story. Tell us more about the business.
Caring Transitions is America’s largest resource for managing senior relocations as well as downsizing and estate liquidations. In addition to organizing, packing, de-cluttering, moving and resettling, Caring Transitions can handle estate sales, liquidations, and preparing homes for market.
We are most proud of our ability to lead seniors and their families through a difficult period of their lives. Our goal is to make their transition as stress-free as possible.
We specialize in working with seniors and their families. There are many companies that will move you and others that will help you liquidate the items in your home. However, we are able to offer the move and liquidation along with the specialization of serving seniors.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
We expect our industry segment to grow in the next 5-10 years as the Baby Boomers continue to age.
Contact Info:
- Address: 5535 Memorial Dr., Suite F 326, Houston, TX 77007
- Website: www.CaringTransitionsofMH.com
- Phone: 713.966.6767
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