There comes a point for many older adults when maintaining a property is a burden they would prefer not to have. Maybe a person is concerned about safety when using stairs is necessary every day. Loneliness is reason enough for some people to make a transition to living in a community.
With all of these good reasons for downsizing to a community setting, what holds people back? Stuff! Their personal belongings, furniture, holiday decorations, and all the other stuff in the house seem so overwhelming. People don't know where to start. It helps to know that there are people who manage these transitions all the time. They know the most efficient way to re-home your belongings, often through charitable organizations looking for donations. They arrange the movers, measure your new space, and help you plan what belongings will go to your new home.
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