You are embarking on a whole new world, downsizing from a family home full of memories and looking forward to your future. It's a little scary headed onto this unknown path of what your future is looking like, but you've made it through life making tough decisions and have come so far.
In the sea of decisions to make, we have put together some information and ideas that may help you make these big and emotional decisions moving forward.
You are on the path to making big decisions and it can be a lot to take in and hard to find the right solution for you and your family that fits your lifestyle and budget now and in the future as you age. You don't want to be a burden to your children or other family members and where to start with this process can be extremely difficult.
Independent living may look different per individual, but is ideal for seniors who are self-sufficient, but want access to ammenitites & assistance when necessary. You are likely looking at a studio or small 1-2 bedroom apartment in a Senior or Retirement community. You have the freedom to come and go as you please, but you don't have to keep up with the maintenance of owning a large home and property.
Some of these Independent Living communities offer 1-3 meals per day, so you don't have to cook for yourself and you can enjoy your retirement. Others may offer an apartment with a small kitchenette so you can cook for yourself and live very independently, but has less "home" maintenance. Find the one that looks best to you and fits in your budget and way of life.
You love your independence, but you realize you may need some support moving forward with daily activities like cooking, bathing, dressing, taking medication, or needing transportation. Assisted living gives you the space you love while providing some scheduled assistance.
If you are a social butterfly, find a facility that offers group activities to keep you engaged & active. If you prefer your solitude, the facility you will want to choose may look a little different. Most places will offer both! Studies show seniors who remain physically and socially active, live longer, heathier, and happier lives. Choose where you can find your peace and comfort & stay within your budget.
Typically a Memory care facility is a good fit that usually offers 24 hour surveillance care with meals, activities, health & personal care services, along with transportation tailored to your needs or the needs of your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's type diseases. Many facilities will help you decide what is best for you or your loved one to customize that care specific to your needs. Let the living facility take care of you or your loved ones so that your loved ones can keep making great memories with you to hold onto long after you are gone.
Covers short-term care due to rahabilitation from a sugery or end-of-life/respite care. Surgery can take it's toll on your body and well being of yourself and family or friend care takers. This option of living can ease the burderns of a loved one trying to care for your medical needs during rehab.
In the case of end-of-life or respite care, this option can give you and your loved ones more time to share memories and time together leaving the medical care to professionals. This is possibly one of the hardest moves to make and your wishes for this type of care and setting should be set up in advance long with a will or end of life care orders to ease the emotional burden from family members or friend making sudden, big decisions.
Great news! You found just the perfect place to move to, but now what? Are you going to remain in your home until it sells or move right away. Use the following as a checklist of "things to do and consider" while getting prepared to move with ease!
Having a move in date will help you start on your journey and set things into motion. Now you can schedule everything else around this time
You will want to keep your new address handy asyou will need to provide it a lot during the moving process. Make sure if you have an apartment #, you have it as well. You don't want to miss any important deliveries or mail if you have it wrong
One of the best things you can do is get a floorplan. You can start measuring and laying out your new space, which will help you decide what to keep and move and what to put in an estate sale
Most likely, you are moving into a smaller home. Will you need an estate sale? Set up a consultation before you start packing and moving so you know what can be sold or donated.
Having someone help you organize and pack as well as coordinate your move and all it involves can be incredibly helpful! Senior specialists are out there and can coordinate your transition from start to finish. Ask us about referrals!
It's worth getting a realtor to help with the real estate transaction. They know all the ins and outs of real estate and can help tremendously. We can provide referrals as well!
Unless you have some husky movers in your back pocket, it may be worth getting a quote from a moving company to assist you. The sooner you set up a consultation, the easier it is to coordinate to your move in date
You don't want important documents to get lost in the shuffle of moving. Make sure to pack them up & clearly mark the box of the contents. Make sure to keep it close in case you need to get them.
When it gets close to move, make sure to starting changing your address on bills, bank and credit card statements, and set up mail forwarding. You don't want to miss out on important mail.
Before the big move, make sure to pack a suit case with pajamas, a change of clothes, toiletries, and any medications you need. Until you settle into your new place, you will want these with you and not in the moving truck lost in the sea of boxes
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