Like so many of us that have lived in the same home many years, my friend, Joan, would like to move to smaller quarters but she can't face the work involved.

"I can't ask my children to do it," she said. "One lives in another state, the other works full time and has his own life."

But there's a great solution. Relocation services will come to your home, go over your possession, and hold garage and estate sales. They will measure your new home to help you decide what furniture will fit--and where you'll put it once you've moved. Of course they pack your possessions, arrange for movers, then stay and unpack. You can go away on moving day--and return to your new home all settled.

One company our friends used and recommend is Gero Solutions, a founding member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers, at 3150 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL, 847-705-2123. They'll come over for a free complimentary home visit.

Another is Marnie Dawson, of Dawson Relocation Services, 1404 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, 60640. Call 847-922-6143.

See Widows List: Real Estate