By: Cheryl Farkas All aspects of taking care of a house can be overwhelming and become mentally exhausting, but many seniors, like Ann Trull, are reluctant to take the first step toward downsizing. The questions become innumerable. Whom should I employ? Will they be fair? Who will mow the grass, trim the trees, rake the leaves, and shovel snow off [...]
By: Which Is Best for Your Empty Nest? It finally happened. Your youngest child has flown the coop. Whether you are mourning or celebrating, house-wise, you need a change. Perhaps you want to downsize. Conversely, visions of your dream home may be dancing in your head. Should you remodel? Move? Stay put for a while? These are tough question with [...]
By: Linda Hetzer and Janet Hulstrand For many people, making the decision to move is the hardest part. Once you’ve decided that it’s time to empty the house and move on, there are a number of steps you can take to get started. Rolling up your sleeves and getting down to work, especially if you’ve agonized over making the decision, [...]
By: Guide to Retirement Living Staff Although making the decision to move is especially difficult for seniors, the decision and the moving process can be made considerably easier if the individual and their family plan ahead and enlist the help of professionals. Deciding to move on your own, when you are healthy and independent, will make the transition from your [...]
By Marilyn Bohn Downsizing can be a tough process for anyone, but especially for seniors who find themselves with large homes and no longer have children at home to fill up the rooms. More and more are tackling the huge job of downsizing their living spaces. In fact, about six percent of Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 [...]
