Moving

Do you duck and cover every time you open a closet or tread carefully around piles of stuff that clutter your house? When was the last time you carefully inspected the possessions you’ve accumulated over the years? Is there maybe a little bit of “hoarder” in you?   Well, according…

“Where will you go?” If you’re newly retired, it may be a frequent question you face, given that many of us assume retirement means the start of a new life in a new location. But actually, data from the Census Bureau suggests that only a small percentage of retirees move,…

Whether you’ve waived the white flag and surrendered to the need to declutter, or you face the daunting task of cleaning out the home of a deceased loved one, you likely face the difficult challenge of sorting through decades of possessions. While some of these items may have significant monetary…

Should I stay or should I go? Many older adults face the common dilemma of whether to move and if so, where to. There are multiple factors that might influence your decision about moving, some of which may surprise you.   For instance, recent research from Stanford and MIT shows…

Margaret Mead once said, “Everyone needs to have access to both grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.” And anyone who’s become a grandparent certainly understands the allure of being in close proximity to your grandchild’s home. After all, in order to foster a connection between…

It used to be a given that once you reached a certain age, you would look to downsize your housing situation- move to a smaller place, maybe a retirement community and look to simplify your life. But like much that “used to be,” today’s aging population is upending tradition and…