Downsizing can be tough on anyone, especially on the elderly. Many senior citizens have lived in their house for many years – with everything the same. However, it might be time for your elderly loved one to downsize. There may be things they need to get rid of, so they can move to a smaller house. If this is something that your elderly loved one needs to do, it is very important that you and their elderly care providers stay patient. This can be a huge transition. With this being said, there are some tips that can help to make this a bit easier for your loved one.

Making Plans Ahead of Time

If your elderly loved one does need to downsize, it might be a good idea for you to help them make plans ahead of time. Think about this for a minute. If you had to move to a new house, would you like it if you had to do everything in 1 weekend? Would you like to do it if you didn’t know when it would happen? Probably not. It is important for you to talk to your elderly loved one about their move and make plans with them. These plans should include when they are packing and when they are moving.

Decluttering Process Made Easy

Don’t force your elderly loved one to declutter or downsize all at once. It is probably already quite difficult for your elderly loved one to move to their new house. They may not want to get rid of their belongings, even if they know it needs to be done. Maybe you or an elderly care provider can sit with your elderly loved one while they declutter. It might also be a good idea to have a get-together, maybe even with a meal, to make the process more comfortable for your elderly loved one. Making the decluttering process as easy and as comfortable as you can for your elderly loved one can make the transition into their new home better.

Answering Questions

If your elderly loved one is downsizing their house, they may have a lot of questions. They may want to know if their elderly care providers are still going to spend time with them. Your elderly loved one might ask you if you can still have dinner with them as often as you usually do. These are just a couple of the questions that your elderly loved one might have in regard to downsizing. It is best to answer any questions that you can for your elderly loved one.

Conclusion

If you can follow these tips, you can help to make the downsizing process easier and more comfortable for your elderly loved one. Try to remember that this move is probably quite difficult for your elderly loved one. If you can remember this, you will likely be more patient with them as they make this transition.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elderly Care in Edina, MN please contact the caring staff at Great Oak Senior Care, Inc. today. (952) 767-4925

Sources

https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/how-to-downsize-your-home

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Keith Dahlen

Founder/ President at Great Oak Senior Care

I started Great Oak Senior Care with my father in my heart as my motivation to improve the quality of life for seniors by offering support and services to families facing the same difficult situation. My father’s wish was to stay in his home and my goal is to make this wish a reality for families and seniors in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.

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