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To move near family or stay put
Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 8 6:25pm | Replies (154)Comment receiving replies
@jimhd
That’s a tough decision, Jim. I don’t know how old you are, but if and when your health starts to falter, you’ll appreciate having them close and so will they.
It sounds like you’re not being forced into that decision yet. Other things to consider are how taxing such a move would be physically and emotionally, and also the fact you’ll have to start over with all new hospitals, doctors and dentists.
Are there any compromises the two of you are able to consider?
Best of luck in finding something that suits you both.
Christine
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@calofmichigan We're 75, with health issues, but so far I can keep up with most things. We have 10 acres, 8 in pasture that our neighbors lease for their cows. One reason for staying here is excellent health care, a consideration wherever we end up.
Moving right now would be a huge deal because we both have collections of collections. An estate sale/barn sale would probably be in order at some point. Meanwhile we donate things to the Humane Society thrift store.
None of us know the future. A lot can change in 5-10 years. Our wish is to stay put as long as we can maintain our place. When the time comes to sell and move, we'll probably make a significant profit. One real blessing is that we have no mortgage. I don't know how people survive with only Social Security. Doesn't sound very secure to me.
Jim