| Choosing to downsize is no small undertaking. Trying | | | | of letting go? |
| to sort out why you should, how to go about it, | | | | - Do you have other agendas that you would enjoy |
| what will be at stake all play into the equation. | | | | if you had less to keep you anchored in one place? |
| Clearly, it is a time consuming, emotionally wrenching, | | | | This is probably the most realistic question of all. |
| labor intensive process. Somehow, someday it has to | | | | Particularly if health is good and there are unsung |
| be done. But, when? | | | | songs, undone deeds, then this one may play high on |
| There are a series of introspective and practical | | | | the list. |
| questions which need to be included in any argument | | | | - How can I rid myself of heirlooms and genuinely |
| with yourself regarding downsizing. These are some: | | | | valuable items that have great family significance? |
| - Am I ready? Are you really ready to let go of stuff | | | | Depending on the family, this will be one of the |
| accumulated over a life time? For some, it gets no | | | | hardest considerations to wrestle with. However, |
| easier whatever your age. Many seniors have toys | | | | consultants dealing with family estate sales and |
| from childhood. What do you do with those? Who will | | | | carefully planned auctions may be helpful when |
| want them? What do you do with papers and | | | | considering a sale of heirlooms. And gifting to children |
| documents which have meaning for you and your | | | | and grandchildren may be a highly fulfilling possibility, |
| spouse, but no one else? | | | | especially if they value their family heritage as you |
| - Can I do it? This may apply both to physical | | | | do. |
| acumen and emotioanl choice. It is, as mentioned, | | | | This list isn't offered as all inclusive. Rather, it is a |
| labor intensive. Who can, will help? Do you want | | | | beginning point for those senior citizens considering |
| some one around while you go through the struggle | | | | downsizing. |