In this episode of Senior Living Straight Talk, host Pam Fultz welcomes back Jamie Shapiro, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, Certified Senior Advisor, and Certified Senior Move Manager. Jamie shares expert advice on how seniors and their families can preserve cherished memories through photo organization and restoration. From digitization tips to emotional considerations, this episode provides a step-by-step guide to tackling what can often feel like an overwhelming task.

Listeners will learn practical tips to preserve fading photos, digitize memories for future generations, and organize family archives with confidence and ease. Whether preparing for a move or simply hoping to safeguard family history, Jamie offers guidance that is both actionable and compassionate.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why older photos deteriorate and how to prevent loss
• The emotional and practical value of organizing family photos
• Digitizing options: smartphone apps, scanners, and professional camera scanning
• How to sort and prioritize photos using the A-B-C method
• Strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the process
• Tips on backing up digital files and the importance of redundancy
• How to use meta-tagging and digital photo frames to bring photos to life

Memorable Quotes:

• “Perfect is the enemy of done.”
• “If you ask most people what they’d grab in a fire, it’s the photos.”
• “Preserve them, preserve them. We want to stop the disintegration.”
• “There are so many creative things we can do now with photos.”

Resources:

• Silver Linings Transitions: https://www.silverliningstransitions.com/
• The Photo Managers: https://thephotomanagers.com/
• Google PhotoScan App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner
• SmugMug Photo Sharing: https://www.smugmug.com/
• Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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