The house where our children were raised, although it holds so many memories, may become more than we can or want to take care of. Keeping up both the inside and outside maintenance and repairs can sometimes seem beyond our control.
Sometimes outside forces tell us "its time" - our health, our children, the too-big house, our ability to stay alone. Some questions to ask are, "Do I really want to stay here as long as I can? What would I need to stay: someone to cook, clean, take care of financial records, or yard help?" The list goes on.
Downsizing can mean moving into a smaller house, condo, an apartment, a retirement community, a seniors' residence, a group home, an assisted living facility or other residence. Moving in with family members is another alternative.
As you look for a new place to live, consider some of these thoughts. If you move to an apartment, house or condo, you may or may not have interaction with your neighbours or other people. You may feel somewhat isolated compared to living in your former neighbourhood where you knew everyone and everyone knew you. Many seniors (especially widows and widowers) miss not seeing or talking with other people frequently and don't like eating alone. All retirement communities/facilities have personalities. Some are more formal than others. Some more "homey."
The best case scenario is to move when you want to, on your timetable, not when you have to.
Sometimes outside forces tell us "its time" - our health, our children, the too-big house, our ability to stay alone. Some questions to ask are, "Do I really want to stay here as long as I can? What would I need to stay: someone to cook, clean, take care of financial records, or yard help?" The list goes on.
Downsizing can mean moving into a smaller house, condo, an apartment, a retirement community, a seniors' residence, a group home, an assisted living facility or other residence. Moving in with family members is another alternative.
As you look for a new place to live, consider some of these thoughts. If you move to an apartment, house or condo, you may or may not have interaction with your neighbours or other people. You may feel somewhat isolated compared to living in your former neighbourhood where you knew everyone and everyone knew you. Many seniors (especially widows and widowers) miss not seeing or talking with other people frequently and don't like eating alone. All retirement communities/facilities have personalities. Some are more formal than others. Some more "homey."
The best case scenario is to move when you want to, on your timetable, not when you have to.
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