Lately, your senior parent’s house isn’t looking as well-kept as it used to. You’ve also noticed overdue bills, laundry piling up, and other signs that your senior parent might be struggling to get by at home.
Could it be time for assisted living, or is a smaller home all that your parent needs?
If you’re tasked with helping a senior parent, use these resources to decide whether assisted living or downsizing is the right choice and plan your parent’s move.
Choosing the Right Senior Housing Option
Pros And Cons Of Downsizing After Retirement
When to Move From Independent Living to Assisted Living
11 Ways to Afford the Assisted Living Care You Need
How to Talk to Your Parents About Moving Out of Their Big, Beautiful House
Preparing Your Parent’s Home to Sell
Qualifying for a Mortgage in Retirement
Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers
How to Sell a House That Needs Work
Parting with Belongings
How to Help an Elderly Loved One Downsize
20 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Parent’s Home and Preparing for its Sale
Tips To Rid Sentimental Clutter
Where to Sell and Donate Everything After You’re Done Decluttering
Planning the Move
Moving Tips for Seniors and People With Disabilities
How Much Does It Cost To Move?
Moving Day Tasks and Tips and What to Expect
Helping a senior parent move is a serious undertaking. Not only is there a whole house of belongings to deal with — not to mention the house itself — you also have to convince a reluctant parent that moving is the right decision. However, your hard work will pay off when your parent is settled into their age-friendly home and everyone is enjoying newfound peace of mind.
Guest written by Andrea Needham <andrea@eldersday.org>
