FINANCE
DOWNSIZING TIPS WHEN MOVING INTO A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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time comes when you have to make a decision to move into a retirement home. After evaluating your options and finding the perfect place to live out the next chapter of life, you're now ready to consider the actual moving process, such as getting rid of the stuff you will no longer use and probably purchasing a few things you will need in the future.
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By Gary Heiler
Decluttering as part of downsizing can be hectic for older adults. Here are five tips to help you downsize when moving to a retirement community. MAKE A PLAN Downsizing is a process that requires planning a few months before the actual day arrives. With a plan, you are able to reflect on what is needed to facilitate the process (such as the people who
will be involved) as well as identifying the things you will no longer require in your new home. Ideally, begin the process a month or two prior to the day of moving. A plan also allows you sufficient time to assess how your furniture will fit into your new space. This is where you decide to sell or donate some things and acquire new ones if necessary.
