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Relocating an Aging Loved One

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

If it's no longer safe or reasonable for your loved one to live at home, he or she may find moving to a new place to be a difficult adjustment.

Multiple surveys suggest that America's elderly would prefer to "age in place." In other words, these individuals would like to spend the rest of their lives living in their current homes or neighborhoods. Unfortunately, at some point most seniors do have to move.

Older Americans move for a variety of reasons, but regardless of the reason, older individuals often relocate because the new environment is more attractive. A new residential area can be more attractive because it:

  • Is closer to family and friends
  • Offers a better climate
  • Offers continuity of lifestyle or culture
  • Offers better or needed health care options
  • Provides access to recreation or leisure activities

Before your loved one decides to relocate, there are some important questions, emotions and adjustments you should discuss with him or her ... please click here to read the full article in my Caregivers Library.

For more helpful articles and resources, feel free to utilize my Caregivers Library at www.CynthiaHashCares.org.  The Caregivers Library is a free online resource.

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
Thanks for the post.I will read the full article. I have SRES designation and try to market to seniors .I farm in a senior community nearby and I agree that most people want to live independentlyas long as they can manage on their own.
Jul 16, 2007 11:11 PM