If your children are grown up and have moved out of the house, you may be contemplating downsizing. Perhaps health issues prevent you from maintaining such a large home, or you simply don’t need that much space anymore. Once you opt to move, make use of downsizing help for seniors to minimize stress during the transition. Here are tips to get you started.
Plan For Your Destination
Downsizing becomes simpler if you know where you are going. For example, if you’re are moving in with an adult child, you probably won’t need to pack all your kitchen supplies, because they’ll already have them. If you are going to stay in a senior retirement community, you might want to keep your some of your appliances like your coffeemaker and toaster.
Give Away or Sell
Letting go of your possessions will be a challenge. If you have items that you want to give to your loved ones, now is the best time to do that. For items that family members don’t need but are too good to throw away, consider having an estate sale.
You can also put up a yard sale, but make sure to look into any permits your city or neighborhood might require. Busy Buddies, your trusted senior move managers, can sort all of your possessions and assist you in selling and donating them. We understand the attachment you have to your belongings, so we’ll make sure to take that into account as we help you decide which items you may not need anymore.
Let Go
Downsizing can make you feel like you are losing something precious, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting the job done. It is natural to feel grief over the things that have been a part of your history. Consider hosting a family gathering before you move out so everyone has a chance to say goodbye to the old home.
For senior moving assistance, call Busy Buddies at (703) 828-1833. You can also fill out our contact form. We serve clients in Fairfax, VA, and surrounding areas.
