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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Apr 12, 2020

At some point as we age, we will have to make a decision about leaving our homes and downsizing. Maybe in our own town or to another town. Maybe to smaller home, condo, apartment, or assisted living/senior community.

When the time comes to downsize, seniors can struggle with a multitude of emotional, physical, and financial challenges.

How do you make an informed decision about when to downsize?
What tips do you have to share?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Aging Well Support Group.

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total99 | @total99 | Feb 1, 2023

Ours is in Greenville,SC but it only operates in our area. If you like, I will contact our local company an ask if she can suggest a similar one in your area.

Many decades ago I was stationed at White Sand Missile. Range headquarters just across the pass from Las Cruces.

I loved Las Cruces.

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total99 | @total99 | Feb 1, 2023
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Ours is in Greenville,SC but it only operates in our area. If you like, I will contact our local company an ask if she can suggest a similar one in your area.

Many decades ago I was stationed at White Sand Missile. Range headquarters just across the pass from Las Cruces.

I loved Las Cruces.

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The Aging Life Care Association has a list of members on their website who do this work by area.
Ours, Jennifer Browning and Associates is in Greenville,
SC.

If you can't finds one, get bak to me and I will ask. Jennifer Browning for help.

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elimseoj | @elimseoj | Feb 1, 2023
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Ours is in Greenville,SC but it only operates in our area. If you like, I will contact our local company an ask if she can suggest a similar one in your area.

Many decades ago I was stationed at White Sand Missile. Range headquarters just across the pass from Las Cruces.

I loved Las Cruces.

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Thank you! Our daughter works in Greenville, and lives in Anderson! I would sincerely appreciate knowing the company name and she will help me pursue this option too.

We spent 16 months at Mayo in Rochester, MN during my wife's final illness. I am happy to be back in Las Cruces along with the many WSMR military and civilian workers; nevertheless, I still rely on Mayo for the medical care I need.

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elimseoj | @elimseoj | Feb 1, 2023
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The Aging Life Care Association has a list of members on their website who do this work by area.
Ours, Jennifer Browning and Associates is in Greenville,
SC.

If you can't finds one, get bak to me and I will ask. Jennifer Browning for help.

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OK! I see the name you provided. Thanks! I did my search and nothing around here. I did other searches too. You seem to have found someone very special.

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jeanmanning | @jeanmanning | Feb 2, 2023
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I am 67 and moved from a spacious 4 bedroom house to a 55 plus community. We went through the sale of our home, plus estate sale, the search for new home, the actual move and all other details it entails. My health recently declined, due to post Covid. I am so glad we moved when we did (2 years ago) b/c I wouldn’t have the stamina to do it now. We were lucky because we sold our home of 33 years in one weekend. However we had to move out within a month so had to find a new place quickly. We looked at smaller homes, both old and new but decided on a new 55 plus community. We are so glad we did. I sometimes miss the old place, especially around the holidays, but I have my memories and it was time to do it. The new place has given me a new vigor. Being smaller, it hasn’t been overwhelming and it has been fun to decorate. Since it is brand new it is nice to have an updated kitchen, bright clean surfaces such as countertops, cabinets, newly painted walls and updated floors. Our small yard is mowed for us as part of the package and we enjoy maintaining the flowers,etc since it is smaller. Neighbors are friendly but respect our privacy.
I do hope you can make the right decision for yourself and enjoy your senior years. It has helped me to know I no longer have those big decisions looming over me. I read, paint, cook relax and feel more carefree than I have in years. Hope this helps. Let us know what you decide.

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If you are fortunate enough to live in an area or can move to an area that has a strong Aging in Place organization (a “Village). I highly recommend joining it. For a nominal annual fee, volunteers will help with everything from changing a lightbulb, to accompanying one to a doctor appointment, to giving computer assistance, to planning group social events. The goal is to allow people to remain in their homes while getting assistance. I was affiliated with one in DC, where there are at least 10 such neighborhood groups. It is a terrific concept, and people now even select neighborhoods to move to based in part on whether the area has a Village.

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total99 | @total99 | Feb 2, 2023

Yes, maybe we are more fortunate than we knew. Could it be that there is something that has some if not all of these offerings in the La Cruces area? Maybe even in El Paso?

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smicky | @smicky | Feb 3, 2023

How do we find one in our area?

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poppy67 | @poppy67 | Feb 9, 2023
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How do we find one in our area?

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Do a search on your computer being sure to put your area in the search phrase. You might need to fine tune it a couple of times but this should show you everything!

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