Why You Should Move as You Age

These are reasons to consider if you don’t want to age in place:

1. You’re too far from family

Being so far away from loved ones leads to loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness can cause health risks in 25% of people older than 65. Loneliness increases the chances of premature death and a 50% increase in the risk of developing dementia. 

If you have no family and friends nearby, it may be a good reason to sell or rent your house and move closer to family and friends. 

2. Punitive home maintenance tasks

Typically, keeping up with regular house maintenance tasks like mowing the lawn isn’t challenging. However, these otherwise simple tasks become a challenge as you age. 

If you notice you’re physically struggling to keep up with maintaining your home, it may be an excellent time to discuss alternatives. Paying for services to keep up your home maintenance is another sign that you must consider moving as you age. 

3. Too many unused rooms

If your house has too many rooms that you rarely enter and only do to vacuum or clean, it is a sign that you need to downsize. 

If you have an empty nest, the vacant rooms only serve as a painful reminder that they’re no longer living with you, which causes a deterioration in your health. The feeling is worse if you live far away from friends and family. 

4. Deteriorating health 

You might be looking forward to aging in place, but your health condition might need extra care. That is especially so if the doctor comes with the devastating news that your health might not improve. 

Faced with such terrible news, it would be best to seek places where professionals will care for you rather than wait until it’s too late.

5. Your house has increased in value

Another reason you may consider moving as you age is that your home’s value has appreciated. It makes financial sense to sell and profit instead of hanging on to it, especially if there’s no chance any of the kids will move back in. 

6. Aging in place isn’t for you

Not everyone loves aging in place, or maybe they lost their enthusiasm as time passed. If you fall under this category, you’re better off seeking a place you’re comfortable with, improving your quality of life.

7. The community has changed for the worse

When you moved in, you may have lived in an idyllic setting, which raised your enthusiasm for aging in place. However, the ravages of time changed the community radically, so it isn’t as welcoming. At that point, moving to a more suitable location is the best option for your peace of mind.

Reach out to Next Level Home Buyers (NLHB)

If you don’t want to age in place, look no further than NLHB. We have a Fair and Fast home process that will complete the whole process in the snap of a finger. Call us at 860-368-0343 or fill in our contact form. You’ll have your cash within a week of accepting our offer so that you can enjoy retirement in a dream location.