{"id":206,"date":"2015-02-01T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-02-01T00:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2015-02-01T00:00:05","modified_gmt":"2015-02-01T00:00:05","slug":"creating-the-space-to-age-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/creating-the-space-to-age-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating the space to age-in-place"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many seniors are deciding that, rather than move to\u00a0a managed community, they’d rather age-in-place. The trend has become so popular that there’s even a website to help people create an\u00a0age-in-place plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But continuing to live at home doesn’t mean seniors will stay\u00a0where they are. Most will \u00a0find\u00a0new, most likely smaller, homes where they can live easily and safely.\u00a0And that means they’re going to have to reduce their amount of \u00a0“stuff”.<\/p>\n

The idea of\u00a0down<\/em>sizing is always challenging. So\u00a0here are 5 questions you can ask your clients to get them in the mindset of\u00a0right<\/em>sizing, and help them create\u00a0the perfect space to age-in-place.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Does this item bring you joy?<\/strong>
\nMarie Kondo, author of \u00a0\u201cThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u201d suggests that every single thing in a home\u00a0should bring its owner joy. Letting go of things that don’t bring you joy\u00a0creates space and releases energy.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Does this item have a current\u00a0purpose?<\/strong>
\nAlmost anything might be useful\u00a0some\u00a0<\/em>day. This question asks, “Is it useful right now?” \u00a0If it’s not, it’s purpose is to be somewhere else!<\/p>\n

3. Does this item have an appropriate place to live?<\/strong>
\nIs there ample space for this item? Will you \u00a0know where to look for it when you want it? Will you\u00a0be able to retrieve it when you need it? Having things stuffed in closets is not appropriate for people who are not easily able to climb ladders. Think if this object be accessible when you need it.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Is this item paying its “rent”?<\/strong>
\nYou pay for the space to house it and maintain everything in your home. So why pay to hold on to things you use only occasionally? \u00a0If you need something only once or twice a year, it probably makes more sense to rent or borrow it rather than pay for it year round.<\/p>\n

5. Is there someone who would value this item as much or more than I do?<\/strong>
\nAs the well-worn adage goes, it is better to give than receive. And how much better to give something you have loved to someone else who will love it and\u00a0use it even more!<\/p>\n

Aging-in-place is a great idea. Getting stuck in one place is not. If you know anyone who needs help moving through the rightsizing process, I would be happy to offer my services.\u00a0You can reach me\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or, ask me to\u00a0deliver my very popular presentation,\u00a0The Upside of Downsizing<\/em>\u00a0at your office.\u00a0Contact me<\/a>\u00a0for more details!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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