Looking Toward Assisted Living: Strategies for Downsizing

For most seniors, moving from their home of many years into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it's nearly paralyzing. Even if they are moving to a very nice assisted living environment, the move will likely mean a significant loss of space, especially if they are leaving a house. Downsizing – the term often used for weaning ourselves from long-time possessions – can be hard for anyone. When it's more or less forced upon someone because of age or infirmity, the process becomes even tougher.  Read more on Agingcare about downsizing for assisted living: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.”  Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Global Alzheimer’s Study Now Enrolling Related articles Choosing a Care Facility? Listen To Your Gut "I Want To Go Home" - A Search for Comfort? Elders May Use Complaints to Boost Sense of Control                Related StoriesDeath of Life-Long Spouse Often Leaves Survivor Vulnerable to Loneliness, Health ProblemsProviding Extra Enjoyment for Loved Ones Within Their Care Home SettingYounger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (YOAD) Symptoms Surprisingly Different 
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