Once the kids have moved out of your house, the same old house you have lived for so long appear more spacious and large than you require. No doubt it is tough to move out of a house where you have lived all your life, but, up keeping such a huge adobe all alone is most of the times tricky. In case you have attained that age that you find an assisted living or a smaller apartment more adapt for living in this age, here are a few tips to make the move simpler and smoother:

Senior downsizing tips:

• Pick the right facility:

There are many options to choose from once you are ready to move in an assisted facility. Even when picking a smaller home, you need to be vigilant. Always make sure that the new place has something exciting about it that motivates you for the move.

• Always plan and start at the right time:

When you start early, you can ensure that the moving stress is always under control. As soon as the downsizing plan is finalized, you need to start taking small moves to prepare for the big day. There is a lot to do such as packing what is needed and planning for the unwanted stuff, sort through the furniture or items that have emotional values, taking small steps one at a time will help you do it faster and more effectively.

• Make a list of all help contacts:

Doing all the preparation for downsizing is too much to do alone. Instead of being overwhelmed with the workload, it is better to hire the right help for the right job. You can call kids, friends and neighbors for help. However, do not forget to reward each and every person who helped you in the chore.

• Pick the easy task first:

Instead of starting right away from the kitchen or any other complex room of the house, pick an easy room first. You can start from the bedroom or any other room which has lesser assets in it. Starting from a complex room can intimidate you easily and demotivate you even before you have started the move.

• Sort out things: to keep, throw away and donate

When you are sorting the items you own, start from segregating it in different piles- things you need to keep, thing you should donate, things you must throw away. This is an easy way to make sure that you make the best list of things to keep and donate the other items to those in need. In case you have something you do not need immediately but will need in future, hiring public storage is another great option.

However, when you hire a public storage unit, ensure that it has a climate controlled feature. This way you can keep all your items safe and protected in a storage unit as it has controlled temperature and moisture levels. The best storage unit providers will offer you this feature at the best price along with ultimate security and safety.

These are some of the tips that will help you in making a swifter and smoother move to your new downsized adobe.  Happy downsizing!!