making the move ! down sizing after retirement. council on aging, windsor-essex county 2 questions...

Making the Move !

Down Sizing after Retirement

Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County

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Questions To Consider What is important to me and for my quality of life?

Where are my family, support groups or systems ?

What are my options?

How much time do I have to make a decision?

What is my realistic financial situation?

Who will be my neighbour? What about noise?


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Be a Good Investigator

Look for a trusted Real Estate agent, lawyer, mover, appraiser, building/home inspector etc.

Look for hidden costs, fees, conditions and clauses

Look for restrictions in leases and contracts

Look carefully at the “small print”

KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING!


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A New Adventure & Treasure Hunt Where is the nearest:

Doctor and/or clinic Dentist Church Financial institutions Bus routes Post Office Grocery Store Drug Store Library Dry Cleaners Park Veterinarian


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Help! I am a pack rat

Decide on the basics and the least amount of things you can live with

I can’t get rid of my treasures You can have good memories and warm feelings, even without the “thing”

It is too overwhelming It took a long time to collect and gather all your belongings and it

will take time to go through it

Where do I start Start with gathering boxes and other packing supplies


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Organize into Groups

What you want to keep What you want to give to family and friends What you want to sell: at auction, estate sale,

online or garage sale What you want to donate to charity What you need to throw away What you want to store and decide

on later


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Emotions and Feelings You may experience loss and the grieving process You may feel that life and things will never be the

same You may feel regret, remorse and possibly guilt You may feel that this is a new adventure You may feel you are starting a new chapter in your

life’s story You may feel freedom and relief of not having the

obligations, burdens and pressures of maintaining a large living space


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Presented by the Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County

Resources Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Windsor Public Library


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For questions, information, or to book a workshop contact:

The Council on Aging1168 Drouillard Road

Windsor, On N8Y 2R1

Ph: (519) 971-9217

Fax: (519) 971-8789

Or e-mail at

[email protected]

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