To age in place and enjoy your independence, it may be necessary to rethink your living situation. Many aging adults consider downsizing for several reasons: perhaps their current home is too large to maintain or requires too much upkeep or yard work, or it feels overwhelming and empty, full of unused and unneeded space.

Downsizing opens up exciting possibilities of a new place to call home, but it can also be a difficult process for several reasons.

Sentimentality. It can be incredibly hard to leave a familiar home, especially if it’s a place you’ve lived for a long time, made happy memories, and perhaps even raised children.
Clutter. If you’ve lived in a home for several years, chances are you’ve accumulated a lot of stuff! Aging adults often feel paralyzed and unsure of where to start when it comes to packing or decluttering.
Decreased mobility. Packing, decluttering, and house-hunting can feel far more daunting when aging adults are dealing with mobility issues. This can be a deterrent for adults who desire to downsize.

Luckily, if you are interested in downsizing but are feeling overwhelmed, Landis at Home can help! Graceful Transitions is a concierge service that helps with a variety of tasks, such as packing and unpacking belongings, downsizing and decluttering, home organization, move coordination, cleaning out accommodations, and home staging, among many other things!

The team from Graceful Transitions gives you a helping hand and peace of mind as your transition into a new and exciting season. Contact Landis at Home today to learn how we can support you!