1. Listen. If you are in the difficult position of considering moving a parent out of their home, you are probably basing your decision on signs that they are not safe living alone
2. Check Out Your Options
3. Explore Other Options
4. Keep Talking
5. Wait and Try Again
6. Take Your Time and Proceed with Love

1. Needing reminders to take medication
2. Noticeable weight loss or gain
3. Loss of mobility or increase in falls
4. Signs of neglecting household maintenance
5. No longer able to perform daily tasks, such as grooming or preparing meals

• The pathway into many homes has cracked sidewalks and uneven surfaces. This creates danger zones. Repave and reconstruct level, smooth surfaces to for easier mobility.
• Transform entryways into safe zones for seniors.
• A room with a view makes a difference. Better lighting will keep your loved one safe.
• First, manual dexterity decreases as we age. So make the appliances work for them, not the other way around.
• Declutter home to help you or your loved one move around easier.

Homeowners age 65 to 74 who downsize sell a $270,000 home and purchase one for $250,000, on average. Home values have gone up 8.7 percent over the past year and are expected to rise another 6.5 percent within the next 12 months.

If you are nearing retirement, look to spend 30% to 40% less on rent than what you spent on your last mortgage payment. … The shorter your time frame, the more likely you should rent. Buying may be the better option for those planning to stay in the same home for 10 years or more.

If you are nearing retirement, look to spend 30% to 40% less on rent than what you spent on your last mortgage payment. … The shorter your time frame, the more likely you should rent. Buying may be the better option for those planning to stay in the same home for 10 years or more.

Downsizing might not make sense in every situation, but it’s worth a look if saving money and simplifying life appeal to you. Ask an experienced real estate agent to help you determine what your home is worth and show you options for cutting costs.

• More money. A larger house usually means a larger mortgage payment.
• More time. Even if you have a housekeeper, a larger home takes more work—and, as a result, more money—to maintain.
• More leisure.
• Lower consumption.
• Less environmental impact.
• Lower stress.
• More security.