{"id":2671,"date":"2021-04-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/oakview-park-greenville\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2022-03-24T23:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T23:11:07","slug":"downsizing-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/oakview-park-greenville\/2021\/04\/27\/downsizing-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizing For Seniors: One Step At A Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Atlas Senior Living provides practical tips for downsizing decades of belongings.<\/strong><\/h2>

Atlas manages senior living communities all over the southeastern United States and offers some advice on downsizing for seniors.<\/p>

Are seniors really downsizing?<\/strong><\/h3>

As the senior population reaches retirement age, more and more are finding that their home no longer fits their needs. Others are ready for a lifestyle change.<\/p>

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According to AARP, 40 percent of retirees have moved, and just over half of them downsized in the process<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

How do I know it\u2019s time to downsize?<\/strong><\/h3>

There are many reasons to downsize. A study by DePaul University found that, at any age, getting rid of clutter can lead to improved mental health<\/a>, but seniors often find themselves with a unique set of circumstances that can make downsizing a necessity.<\/p>
Issue<\/strong><\/td>How We Can Help<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
When you look around your house, do you have unused rooms that have become a catch-all for clutter?<\/td>You are ready for a smaller house. Your local Atlas community has a variety of right-sized floor plans just for you! An added bonus? Less rooms to clean!<\/td><\/tr>
As we age, mobility becomes a concern. Falling in bathrooms for example is a real threat.<\/td>Atlas communities are designed with senior-friendly bathrooms such as having grab bars or walk-in showers!<\/td><\/tr>
Change in medical needs can also initiate downsizing for seniors.<\/td>Whether you need to be closer to your doctor or you need 24-hour support, Atlas can help you. Our communities offer round-the-clock passionate care service.<\/td><\/tr>
Do you find yourself feeling lonely in your current neighborhood and wishing for companions your own age that you can really connect with?<\/td>Take heart! This is your opportunity to find a community of peers in the same stage of life. Atlas Senior Living communities offer a full schedule of social events and activities for their residents.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Where do I start the downsizing process?<\/strong><\/h3>

When you look around your home, the place you have lived for years, maybe decades, it is overwhelming to think about everything you need to do to prepare for your move. And it isn\u2019t just physically overwhelming. It can be emotionally draining too. We at Atlas Senior Living have some suggestions to help you tackle the task.<\/p>