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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question
Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 23 9:13pm | Replies (473)Comment receiving replies
All of your responses demonstrate that downsizing is not something you wake up one morning and decide to do.
My husband and I are facing the same decisions that each one of you has described. We have fixed our house of 30years to meet our needs, and it is not too big for us. Our thinking is that when going up and down the stairs becomes an issue, that will be our signal to move. We are hikers and currently the stairs are not an issue, however we are trying to be realistic and keep an ear and eye on what is available for when that time does come.
Here is an article that I want to share - Guide to Downsizing for Seniors: Tips and Tricks to Reduce Stress
Effects of Downsizing For Seniors
Tips to Take the Stress Out of Downsizing
1. Evaluate The Reasons For Downsizing
2. Create A Plan
3. Don’t Throw Things Away Prematurely
4. Work With Trusted Experts
5. Find A Smaller Space That Suits The Needs Of An Older Adult
https://www.grayingwithgrace.com/downsizing-for-seniors/
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@rosemarya If you really love your home, and only the stairs are a potential problem, there is always the option of putting one of those lifts in on the stairway. My brother has the worst possible house for stairs and he is now in a position of being very tired constantly and having heart problems. They put one of those stairlifts in and it overcomes that obstacle. He still has to deal with a stairway to come in the house from outside but I don't think he goes out much these days.
JK
@rosemary, Thanks for this link for guide to downsizing. Something that takes a great deal of thought. At present, I am just so thankful that I have "stayed in place" and not hurried into an independent sr. living establishment.
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@rosemarya same here on the hiking, but more me than my wife they are building some new holmes in our neighborhood and are area seems to be experiencing a boom most of the new homes sold even before being finished so I'm thinking this might be a great time.