In a recent post, we talked about the benefits your elderly parent or parents can get from selling their over-sized house and moving some place smaller with less money and maintenance to worry about. So where will they go? Finding the perfect place begins with answering the question: Why do they want/need to move in the first place? Is it because they don’t need a large house? They want to travel more? Or their age makes it difficult to get around these days on their own.
Here are 15 questions to assist your parent’s in determining what is most important to them when it comes to daily living so they can search for the perfect place.
1. Do they want to live closer to family, grandkids?
2. Are they happy with the current climate? Are you tired of shoveling snow?
3. Do they prefer the city or rural living?
4. Do they want amenities – pool, fitness room?
5. Do they prefer 24-hour, gated security?
6. Do they need a guest room or extra space for creative projects?
7. Do they enjoy working in the yard?
8. Will they rely on public transportation or still drive?
9. Do they intend to spend a lot of time at home? Do they plan to travel a great deal?
10. Do they enjoy going to the movies, plays, theater?
11. Are they tired of the hassles of home maintenance?
12. Is their retirement fund low? Do they need the income from of their home?
13. Is their property tax too high? Are their monthly utility bills out of control?
14. Is their health making it difficult to climb stairs, do daily chores, live unassisted?
15. Do they require easy access to medical centers, hospital?
Your Next Move can help you locate the perfect senior housing for your aging loved one. Our team of relocation specialists are also with you through every step of the transition process including home sale, downsizing, estate sales and moving household goods.
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