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The Pros and Cons
of Downsizing
Daunting task can be made
easier
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by Donald Hoffman
Downsizing is daunting and inevitable, especially if you have had
a life-altering experience. It may
have taken one of many forms:
Loss of spouse or serious illness
are among the most traumatic
reasons for downsizing. However,
there are several other reasons to
downsize, such as:
1. Your neighborhood has
changed and you no longer
feel safe in your home.
2. You no longer are able to keep
up your home as you once
did.
3. You want a different retirement lifestyle.
4. You want to move closer to
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your children and grandchildren.
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Many older people are able to
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“age in place.” Staying40509
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home can be a valid and important decision. If you do decide
to downsize, us on the webyou have
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chosen a lifestyle you would enjoy,
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a neighborhood you 9:30-2:00, Sat. by in
want to live
and the type of housing you desire
(single story, senior apartment,
independent living, continuing
care retirement community or assisted living or senior community)
should you proceed.
There are several ways to downsize. Three simple ways are:
• Donate your items to a worthy
charity.
• Send your items to auction.
• Give items over time to family
and friends.
All these techniques have both
pros and cons. For example, giving
items away or donating to a worthy
charity makes you feel good. You
are helping family, friends and
others within the community, a
definite plus. But if you donate or
give your belongings away, you
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