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Is Your Home the Right Fit for Your Future?
C
onsider the diff erence proper size
makes. When you buy a new pair of
shoes, you want to fi nd a pair with
the perfect fi t; you wouldn’t buy shoes that
are too large or too small. Similarly, you
want your home to feel comfortable
and balanced.
As we age, this balance can shift as
maintaining unused space becomes more
of a burden.
It feels great when our home suits our
needs in the present – and we know that it
will continue to do so in the future. Is it time
to re-measure your life and fi nd the right
size for your preferred future?
TAKE THE RIGHTSIZING QUIZ
Traditionally, well-being has been divided
into the following areas of focus. Rank your
own feelings in the following areas from
1 to 5, with 5 being the most satisfi ed.
Once you’re fi nished, pick the three most
important areas of your preferable future.
They are your motivation to work through
any challenges and obstacles on the way to
realizing that future.
• Physical: Are you physically active each
day? Can you maintain your house by
yourself? Do you need regular medical
attention?
• Intellectual: Are you intellectually
stimulated in your life? Do you have
specifi c topics or skills you are trying to
learn more about?
• Social: Do you have neighbors who can
assist you? Are your friendships thriving,
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rather than just existing? Have you lived
alone for more than one year?
Vocational: Are you passionate about
your job or volunteer work? Is your
purpose unclear?
Emotional: Are anger, sorrow and joy
balanced in your life? Would changing
your life help? How?
Spiritual: Would you describe your
spiritual well-being as healthy, hungry,
or without a heartbeat?
Environmental: “Home is where the
heart is.” Do you still enjoy your home
and what you do there? Is your house
well-suited to your needs?
Springhill Senior Living has area experts in downsizing who would be happy
to connect you with. If you have questions about taking a next step – whether
it’s to our community or elsewhere – please give us a call at 814.860.7042.
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