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28 Jan De-cluttering and Down-sizing
Almost any move will likely entail de-cluttering and may include down-sizing. Even if you stay in place, think about the unfairness this would create for your children if you don’t de-clutter and they have to do it. Sort through closets and drawers, as well as attics and basements if you have them.21 Jan Letting go
I appreciated the wise thoughts in Letting Go and wanted to share them with you.
For me, they make sense for family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and yes, even acquaintances and strangers.
Letting Go – Author Unknown
LETTING GO does not mean to stop caring … it means not to take responsibility for someone else.
20 Jan Renovate? Downsize? Move Away? – Part 2 – Act now to age well
Having considered a variety of features about location and where to live, your next step is to identify housing solutions. You ought to assume that you will eventually have physical and possibly cognitive limitations, and you may have financial restrictions. But there is hope, and there are lots of options!12 Jan Renovate? Downsize? Move away? Part 1 – Act now to age well
Inertia is often the biggest barrier to creating suitable housing for ourselves for the long term. The time to act is now, because more and more of us are going to live a very long time. Acting now instead of when the need is urgent also gives us more time and more choices to make good decisions. If we want housing that supports fulfilling, quality lives, the most important step is to identify now what we need and want from our homes in the future. Here are some things for you to consider. Different people will have different priorities, so be sure to discuss these if you have a partner!05 Jan Getting Started
When I started noticing that news announcers and commentators seemed to be getting younger and younger, it dawned on me that I must be getting older! I really enjoy learning, so I started exploring what it means to age well, and wondering how to live as fully as...