Topic: resisting a move

Change is Hard!

Change IS hard, no matter who you are, no matter how old you are.

Moving is on the list of the Top 10 most stressful life events. It’s understandable why our parent may be resistant to make a move, even when it makes the most sense for their safety and our peace of mind.

Read more here — Why is Change is So Hard? — to understand why change is difficult, and why resistance is often the default response on the part of an older parent to your suggest that they move. Perspective, persistence, and patience will win long-term.

Retirement Communities: Perception Versus Reality

Uncertainty is scary. When we encounter uncertainty and change, the sympathetic nervous system is often engaged. This is what triggers “flight or fight.”

The topic of moving may prompt your parent to bristle at the suggestion. They resist the idea for a myriad of reasons: Home is familiar. They’re overwhelmed by all their stuff. Change is hard. The uncertainty is scary. …

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Overwhelmed by stuff

Are your parents resisting the idea of a move to a retirement community? One reason may be they’re overwhelmed by the thought of a move given the amount of stuff they’ve accumulated through the years.

It can also be anxiety-provoking to contemplate how you will help your parents organize their belongings and move from a single-family home or condo to an apartment or room at a retirement community. The challenge might even cause you to ignore or delay the issue all together.

Planning ahead with a few simple steps can help you help your older loved ones make peace with their “stuff.”

Check out these Aging Wisdom blogs for tips on understanding resistance to a move, managing belongings, and making a move less overwhelming:

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