Helping your parents decide when its time to move

Deciding when it's time for your parents to move can be a difficult and emotional process, but there are a few things you can do to help them make the right decision.

1. Start the conversation early: It's important to have an open and honest conversation with your parents about their future living arrangements before any major health or safety concerns arise.

2. Consider their needs and wants: Take the time to understand your parents' preferences and priorities for their next home. Do they want to stay in their current community? Are they looking for a smaller or more manageable home? Do they need access to medical care or other services?

3. Research their options: Look into different living arrangements that may be suitable for your parents' needs, such as independent living communities, assisted living facilities, or continuing care retirement communities.

4. Take a tour together: If possible, visit different communities or facilities with your parents to get a better sense of what they have to offer and to help them make an informed decision.

5. Involve them in the decision-making process: It's important to respect your parents' autonomy and involve them in the decision-making process as much as possible. Listen to their concerns and preferences and work together to find a solution that works for everyone.

Remember, deciding when it's time to move can be a complex and emotional process, so it's important to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding.

Additional helpful links to help your aging parents.  Deciding when its time to move, Embracing the emotional change, A parents decision to sell their home, Navigating the emotions of selling the family home, Helping your parents to downsize, Helping your parents find a home.  Helping your parents make the right living decision. 

Please let me know how I can help further.

Debbie Blesi 

EXIT Realty Nexus

763-221-5165   www.DebbieBlesi.com