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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?

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beckboop13 | @beckboop13 | 16 hours ago

The process is scary though.

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beckboop13 | @beckboop13 | 16 hours ago
In reply to @edsutton "You might also consider the simple life joys you want to maintain as long as possible...." + (show)
@edsutton

You might also consider the simple life joys you want to maintain as long as possible.
Are there things in your neighborhood that are easy to enjoy that give you a big payoff for little effort or cost?

For example, there is a state park adjacent to our neighborhood. We don't need to drive to enjoy a daily walk in the woods. And there won't be more housing developments nearby. That is a big plus for staying where we are.

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Yes, there are many things nearby that we would not have if we moved. Walking paths,, Biking paths, Heated Olympic pools,restaurants,movies,gyms, all Within 5-10
Minutes away by walking, car or golf cart or biking.
Plus warm weather.

We would be trading this to be building on to our son and Daughter-in-law‘s home. A car ride is necessary to get everywhere and it is cold.

Am I crazy?

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