When you hit adulthood, there’s something fulfilling about that first home—be it an apartment or house—that you don’t have to share with anyone else. No annoying roommates to split the rent with and especially no fights over food in the…
When you hit adulthood, there’s something fulfilling about that first home—be it an apartment or house—that you don’t have to share with anyone else. No annoying roommates to split the rent with and especially no fights over food in the…
As you get older, your needs change when it comes to housing. That large family home with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms is now not necessary once the kids have moved out. But whether you are looking to downsize or…
One of the dreams for many senior citizens and retirees is that they will be able to age in place, living in their home for as long as possible without having to enter a nursing home or assisted…
Today, more than any other time in history, people are living longer and this is having an impact on many fields that haven’t had to deal with this in the past. One of those areas is the real estate…
One of the biggest issues as we grow older is the sense of isolation that you begin to feel. Once you retire, you no longer have direct contact with your co-workers every day and as friends and family also…
Once you hit that point where the kids are out of the house and the home is feeling empty, it’s only natural to want to downsize to a smaller space that’s easier to manage. Many people are taking advantage…
After living in one home for thirty or more years, many senior citizens are faced with a dilemma—whether to downsize to a more manageable home or consider moving into some kind of assisted living community. This is not a…
In the world of business, the term “downsizing” is often a scary euphemism for “cut-backs” and “lay-offs.” Similarly, when older folks are asked to consider “downsizing” their homes, the term may take on a negative connotation. When dealing with seniors,…
Speaking with a loved one about moving into an assisted living home is a significant decision that confronts many Americans with elderly parents. Seniors may view this change of life as a loss of independence and a downturn in…
We’ve all heard people say that the older we get, the more set in our ways we tend to be. There’s nothing wrong with being set in your ways about certain things, but it’s also important to be flexible to…