Feeling Comfortable Making the Move to Senior Living Communities (con’t).

HOW?Gethelp!

StepOne:SeniorLivingResidenceSearch

A transition specialist has the professional experience to help find the perfect senior living community that fits anyone's lifestyle. This engagement itself will remove much of the stress of transitioning. Lianas Senior Transition Services has an extensive network of professional and experienced partners across the country who can assist you in navigating this journey. Tours are scheduled based on varied criteria and the selection of possible matches. A professional accompanies the family on these tours and provides guidance and helpful advice throughout the searchprocess.Oncetheappropriateretirementresidenceischosen,thenextstepismoving.

StepTwo:Downsizing

Moving can be a traumatic experience, especially with the accumulated decades of memorabilia and "stuff." Seek out professionals who specialize in transitions for seniors and can coordinate your transition needs, including downsizing.Herearesometipstohelpeaseyouintorightsizing:

· Start Early- Spring cleaning annually can help prepare you for an eventual move. You are never tooyoungtostartsortinganddownsizing.

· Startbehindcloseddoors-siftthroughandorganizeclosets,cupboards,attics,andbasements.

· Keepitsimple-tacklingonlyoneroomatatime.

· Giftit–Distributethingstofamilyandfriends,especiallyfamilyheirlooms.

· Make donations–Donate all unwanted items in good condition to a charitable organization. Remember,oneman'strashisanotherman'streasure.

StepThree:SaleofHomeorCondo

The final step in the transition is selling the home or condo and officially moving into the retirement residence. It's difficult to say goodbye to a place of memories, no doubt about it. But to assist with this, real estate brokers are focusing on the needs of seniors to prep, sell, pack, arrange, and settle into thisnewchapter.

The benefits of senior living communities and assisted living residences can sometimes be overlooked. Understandably, many seniors wish to remain in "the comfort of their own homes," yet making this move can provide numerous benefits to the health and wellness of the decisionmakers. The key here is knowing what is out there, better understanding the process, and knowing whentotransitionfor the mostoptimaloutcome.

People may question it, but the sooner one chooses to transition, the more choices one will have. And don't be surprised after the decision to transition is complete to hear, "I really should have donethissooner!"

For more information about how we can assist you, please visit us at www.lianasservices.com

Kirstin Bennett, Aging Well Advocate B Com, B Ed Kinesiology, Certified Professional Consultant in Aging (CPCA)

Senior Home Safety Specialist, Age Safe Canada ElderCare Specialist–Lianas Senior Transition Services (kbennett@lianasservices com) Managing Director–Premier Home Care (kirstin@premierhomecare ca) linkedin com/in/kirstin-bennett-97999216

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