Another year has gone by and the downsizing project is still on hold. Here are three common scenarios that may be at work here. Does one of them apply to your family’s situation?
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A Retirement Home is a Problem Solver
It is very common to consider a retirement home lifestyle as a means of solving difficult situations arising from living in a traditional home. This might be the result of a sudden change in one’s life or a gradual shift in day-to-day living that is finally recognized. Here is a list of typical problems that others have experienced along with the solutions they enjoyed by moving to a retirement home. (With videos.)
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Only One of Us Wants to Downsize
This situation is more common than you might suspect. Here are some suggestions on how to deal with it.
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Downsizing is Like a Stream
Just as a stream winding through the woods flows downward in steps, downsizing in stages follows a very natural order.
When is The Best Time to Downsize?
The short answer is: “while you still have options available to you”. That is, while you have some degree of choice and control over the timing. The answer is closely related to the topic “Why downsize?” Continue reading “When is The Best Time to Downsize?”
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