The Ohana Way provides holistic, concierge support for new life chapters. We guide you and your family every step of the way, covering every detail while holding space for the emotional journey ahead.
There are vendors to coordinate, possessions to sort, and paperwork to handle. It’s far more than logistics; it’s emotional. All too often, there isn’t space to honor that side of the story.
The vendors involved just want to get the work done. Tough conversations trigger tension in the family, and even though it’s your story taking place, no one seems to see you in it. Things can feel rushed and you can unheard when your voice matters the most.
We know the change you’re experiencing carries the weight of a lifetime. The Ohana Way was created so neither you nor your family has to carry it alone.
Our Guides relieve both the logistical and emotional burdens of the journey, so you have space to honor the memories and feelings that emerge.
The Hawaiian concept of Ohana represents an idea of chosen family – of a community forming to make sure no one is forgotten or left behind.
That’s what Ohana Guides become to the elders we serve and their families, using a unique, holistic approach to life event coordination.
Your Guide ensures that all the logistics of your project are handled and coordinates all of the vendors and organizations involved.
We hold space for both you and your family to process change. Your Guide is trained to facilitate difficult conversations and make sure the elder’s voice is heard.
Your Guide helps you carefully consider what to keep while finding meaningful homes for the rest. We can also capture your legacy through audio, video, and photos, preserving your story for the people you love.
“Downsizing my mom’s home felt impossible. Every room held decades of memories, and every item seemed to carry a story. The Ohana Way helped us make thoughtful decisions without feeling rushed. They honored what mattered most while taking care of all the details we couldn’t manage on our own. We walked away with peace instead of regret.”
Guides provide truly comprehensive support, coordinating all aspects of your journey while providing the guidance you need.
Planning – We help you determine a “North Star” goal for your project and build a timeline for reaching it.
Emotional facilitation – Guides are trained to support the elder and mediate difficult moments between loved ones and friends.
Editing & downsizing – We help you work through your possessions and find them a loving home.
Legacy preparation – Your Guide records your stories, creating mini-documentary moments that capture your story.
Vendor coordination – Your Guide both sources and manages vendors like movers, cleaners, donation services, and contractors.
Vendor vetting – We carefully screen both our Guides and the vendors we work with to protect clients from fraudulent practices.
Retirement community coordination – We work closely with your assisted living community on all the details of your move.
Home sale preparation – Your Guide manages the process of sourcing a real estate agent and staging the home.
“Our family had very different opinions about what should happen next, and every conversation seemed to end in frustration. The Ohana Way became the calm presence we didn’t know we needed. They helped everyone feel heard, kept us focused on my parents’ wishes, and preserved the relationships that mattered most. Looking back, I’m incredibly grateful we didn’t have to navigate it alone.”
In this complimentary session, we’ll discover the kind of support you need and answer any questions you have.
We walk side by side with you, handling logistics and holding space for you to process the journey your way.
Life-changing events don’t seem so overwhelming when you can see the road ahead. Your plan is customized to your priorities.
“Trying to understand assisted living options, costs, paperwork, and all the requirements for my father was completely overwhelming. The Ohana Way researched communities, asked questions we didn’t even know to ask, organized the paperwork, and guided us every step of the way. Instead of feeling lost, we felt confident that Dad was moving into the place that truly fit his needs.”
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In this presentation by The Ohana Way Founder and CEO, Laura Mansfield, you’ll find the most important questions to help your family feel prepared to navigate a new chapter of life.
The Ohana Way provides both the logistical and emotional guidance needed to navigate the most important changes in life.
Our Guides make sure your voice is heard throughout the process. We work to set your children and loved ones free to just be family while we handle the details, so you can all draw closer together along the way.
In the end, we help you find freedom from your belongings, capture the memories that matter, and step into a new chapter of life feeling ready to embrace what’s next. We would be honored to join you on your life journey.
