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DOES YOUR HOME STILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS ?
As we age , our needs change . We may no longer need as much space , and we may not have the energy , financial means or help to maintain the lawn and winter maintenance . While downsizing to a smaller home may be something worth thinking about – especially now that you ’ re still able to adjust to a new home – there is a lot more to consider than the physical size of your home .
The kitchen One of the most used rooms in the home , it may become one of the most challenging . Consider downsizing the amount of kitchen gadgets , serving dishes , glasses , and cutlery you store in the kitchen . Pick your favourite items and donate the rest – either to your kids ’ growing families or to a local thrift store . If reaching the higher cupboards is becoming difficult , consider emptying them out completely , as reaching items stored there can become even more hazardous as the years pass .
The bathroom Examine your daily bathroom use : Do you have to hang on to walls , counters , or sinks to safely get around ? Is it difficult to get in and out of the shower , and can you foresee comfortably using it 10 or even 20 years from now ? If you ’ re at all concerned with your bathroom ’ s accessibility – now or in the future – take a look at some of the many great and innovative options available in the market today . You may even quality for a government grant to assist with the costs ( through CMHC : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ). It ’ s important to think ahead , plan carefully and design now that you are able to , rather than when your health requires your bathroom to be modified .
The basement While basements were originally designed and built as storage and utility rooms , now they house our most special mementos and seasonal items . If this sounds like you , pick a box or bin once per week , and go through it : Discard what you no longer use , hand down special items to your children , and donate the rest . Remember that as you age , chances are that it will become more challenging ( and heavier !) to sort these items out . Nobody needs that much ‘ stuff ’ anyway ! •
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Silver & Gold Magazine ~ SPRING 2018
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