05/06/2023
Received this wonderful testimonial. Such a blessing to be able to help our seniors!
A most amazing experience we had during the transition of a very dear friend from his longtime home of many years to a senior community. Tony Tortorici was recommended to us by a senior community. This was truly a blessing. He and his daughter Michele Travis took care of everything and made this transition seamless.
My dear friend and neighbor is 88 years old. He has always lived on his own. He's never been married and has no family. Both of his parents and his only sibling died years ago. He maintains, he is perfectly capable of living on his own, but in reality, he is not capable of living on his own. His doctor advised him 3 years earlier that it was time to move to an assisted living community. He didn't pursue it. He truly thought he was capable of living in a 2-story condo with his beloved dog. The past year he has fallen numerous times and laid on the floor all night. He had trouble walking the dog as he now uses a cane and is unsteady. He couldn't walk up the stairs in his condo. He had a stairlift installed. Couldn't bathe himself, couldn't clean or wash his clothes. I stepped in to help. He wouldn't ask for help from anyone else and refused to hire any kind of assistance. He had the financial means to do so, but…...
I became his only go to person. I work and have family and an active life in the community and church. I am also a caregiver for my aunt who doesn't drive and my mom who is in memory care. Finally, based on his Dr’s request, he agreed this time o move to a retirement community (not assisted living, but Independent Living). He was overwhelmed with his bursting at the seam’s collectibles, and the serious neglect and clutter at his house. He began to think he would never be able to move.
Fortunately, Tony Tortorici and his daughter Michele Travis of The Tulsa Senior Lifestyle Group came to the rescue. With one discussion with Tony all Bob's doubts and fears were erased. Tony met with Bob and me and explained what their group does. In less than 3 weeks Bob was settled and unpacked in his new home. Bob didn't have to do anything. The stairlift was removed, the packing done, and the move. An Estate Sale / auction was organized. Then came the cleanout to ensure the home was in readiness to be sold to ensure highest market value was obtained. And, yes, Tony put sweat equity into the process by cleaning the debris from the front patio, outside ceilings and walls, cleaning the garage and managing the entire process to ensure all was done on time. The communication with Tony and Michele was on point.
The movers came in the morning, moved he and his furnishings to his new apartment and had him unpacked with sheets on the bed and artwork on the walls within hours ready and prepared for the next phase of his life, which was certainly much more sustainable.
Within the 3-week period Tony and Michele sold his condo. Tony and his team were an absolute joy to work with. They held our hands all the way. I cannot recommend Tony Tortorici and Michele Travis highly enough. They surpassed all of my expectations and even softened Bob's stubbornness and short temper.
Do yourself a favor and call Tony first.
Anne M.
