Caring Transitions Franchise News

Experienced Franchise Industry Executive Chris Seman Prepares to Refine Systems, Build on Efficiencies
April 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Caring Transitions, the nation’s first national franchise specializing in transition and relocation services, announced it has appointed Chris Seman as President.
As part of a naturally designed company progression, Seman is taking over the reins from John F. Buckles, who helped grow Caring Transitions to more than 140 franchises throughout the country since first being established in 2006. Caring Transitions helps seniors and others manage life-changing moves resulting from the need to downsize homes, relocate for a job or following a divorce.
The appointment of Chris Seman to President is a natural progression for the Caring Transitions brand, which is part of a family of affiliated brands that are designed to incubate franchise concepts, bring them to market, and then pass the torch on to leaders who can take the brands to progressively higher levels...

Lifetime Barbie Collection to be auctioned online by Caring Transitions of Central Ohio. More than 400 lots of vintage and contemporary Barbie dolls, clothing, accessories and more.
COLUMBUS, OH, March 27, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, a company specializing in estate sales, downsizing and senior moves today announced the sale of a vast Barbie collection on the company's exclusive online auction Web site, http://www.ctonlineauctions.com/ncentraloh.
The auction, starting at 9 a.m. EST today, Sunday, March 25th, features more than 400 lots of Barbie dolls, clothing ensembles, accessories, furniture, vehicles, novelties, convention items and other Barbie collectibles. This extensive collection has been fueled by a local collector's passion for Barbie and it has been in process for more than 50 years...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 7, 2012/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Caring Transitions of North Central Ohio, an estate sale, downsizing and senior move company today announced the upcoming series of online auctions to be held on the company's online auction Web site, http://www.ctonlineauctions.com/ncentraloh. This series, called the "Collection of Collections Sale," features the extensive collections of Ohio private collector Sherry Engle. Engle's family has collected for generations and includes rare and unique items in excellent condition –" treasures" that she is now willing to pass on to other collectors.
The series of online auctions includes: antique and vintage dolls with furniture and accessories, antique glass and porcelain, antique tools, antique and vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, antique tin toys, and more...

Trio reinforces Caring Transitions' existing support network. May 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // (CINCINNATI) – The sudden need to relocate from one home to another can happen to anyone at anytime because of changes in life circumstances ... such as a new job, serious injury or illness, divorce or death. Even when people choose to move, simply because their current home no longer fits their needs, the task can become daunting when they realize how many things they've accumulated through the years.

Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in the entire relocation process, has partnered with a trio of industry professionals to help ease the moving process. Tag Sell It uses the latest in online and mobile technology to connect buyers and sellers directly...

Cincinnati, OH, May 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Industry experts in senior relocation are taking note of the ongoing growth and expansion of Caring Transitions territories and its growing network of professional affiliations – most recently partnering with Tag Sell It, Pak Mail and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

As a national franchise specializing in the entire relocation process, Caring Transitions assists people—especially the elderly – with the transition process.

"Moving is extremely stressful under the best of circumstances," said industry expert Nan P. Hayes, owner of RightSized Living™ and founder of the MoveSeniors.com online network, of which Caring Transitions is a part. "For the elderly, it also can be tied to the recent death of a loved one or to a debilitating illness...

May 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // (DENVER, Colo./CINCINNATI) – Tag Sell It, Inc., an online marketing site that uses the latest technology to connect buyers and sellers, has joined forces with relocation experts Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in assisting clients, often seniors, with the necessary steps during a life transition, such as relocation and liquidation of personal property.

"Our online market is designed for those who need to sell multiple items at once," said Jonathon Papsin, Tag Sell It co-founder and CEO. "Our technology allows hundreds of photos to be uploaded simultaneously, allowing sellers and buyers to find each other more easily. For those planning larger sales, such as Caring Transitions' clients, this simplifies the entire process and provides valuable assistance...

May 05, 2011 // Franchising.com // (CINCINNATI) – Industry experts in senior relocation are taking note of the ongoing growth and expansion of Caring Transitions territories and its growing network of professional affiliations – most recently partnering with Tag Sell It, Pak Mail and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

As a national franchise specializing in the entire relocation process, Caring Transitions assists people—especially the elderly – with the transition process.

"Moving is extremely stressful under the best of circumstances," said industry expert Nan P. Hayes, owner of RightSized Living™ and founder of the MoveSeniors.com online network, of which Caring Transitions is a part. "For the elderly, it also can be tied to the recent death of a loved one or to a debilitating illness...

Trio compliments the transitioning industry May 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in the entire relocation process, has partnered with a trio of industry professionals to help further ease the moving process – 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Tag Sell It and Pak Mail.

Tag Sell It uses the latest in online and mobile technology to connect buyers and sellers directly. Pak Mail ensures possessions are packaged and shipped to ensure safe delivery anywhere in the world. And 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes all the unsold or unwanted items quickly, cleanly and as "greenly" as possible.

"These partnerships reinforce our existing support network to ensure we have fellow professionals available to address all of our clients' needs, whatever those may be," said John F...

May 03, 2011 // Franchising.com // (HINSDALE, Ill./CINCINNATI) – The National Association of Senior Move Managers™ has added relocation experts Caring Transitions to its membership.

NASMM is the only professional association in North America devoted to helping the rapidly increasing 55+ population with middle- and later-life transition issues. Caring Transitions is a national franchise specializing in assisting clients of all ages, especially seniors, through all the steps necessary during a life transition, including relocation and liquidation of personal property.

"We focus on the whole person by addressing not only the physical aspects, but also the emotional aspects of a move," said John F. Buckles, president of Caring Transitions...

Relocation and Transition Business Experiences Growing Membership in MoveSeniors.com Network May 02, 2011 // Franchising.com // (CINCINNATI/CHICAGO) – Caring Transitions continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence through the franchise system's growing membership in the MoveSeniors.com professional network. Caring Transitions is a national franchise specializing in assisting clients of all ages, especially seniors, through all the steps necessary during a life transition, including relocation and liquidation of personal property. MoveSeniors.com supports an exclusive database of relocation resources for consumers.

Nan P. Hayes, owner of RightSized Living™ and founder of MoveSeniors.com, has been an industry leader for more than a decade...

New Business Provides Missing Link in Senior Services Segment

August 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – John F. Buckles spent the better half of his 20s struggling on his own to cope with the needs of two ailing parents while traveling the world as a successful business consultant. Eventually, he made the heart-wrenching decision to sell their belongings and move them into a nursing home – a painful and emotional experience that ultimately led him to pioneer an entirely new segment in franchising – senior relocation and transition services.

Today, Caring Transitions, the first national franchise to specialize in helping families transition their loved ones from home to retirement or care facilities, is rapidly growing around the country with more than 30 locations...

Former Home Helpers President Takes the Reigns of the Only National Franchise Specializing in Relocation Management Services for Seniors

June 09, 2008 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – Caring Transitions, the only North American franchise to specialize in relocation and transition services for Seniors, announced today that it has named John F. Buckles as its president to help grow the brand, which fills a critical gap in Senior Care services.

For the past decade, Buckles, a Certi fied Senior Advisor and a proven franchising expert, has served as president of Home Helpers, a national franchise that provides nonmedical and personal care for Seniors. During his tenure, Buckles helped grow the Home Helpers brand from 32 to more than 500 markets throughout North America...