87% of older adults would prefer to stay in their homes as they age.
This is for good reason. You've built an entire life there. You have memories, collections, and money invested. However, the reality of getting older is that sometimes the home that you have grown to love becomes too difficult to manage. Mobility issues, cognitive changes, and lifestyle changes all contribute.
Downsizing helps seniors thrive.
Rather than struggling to stay in a place that no longer works for them, many seniors are discovering that it makes sense to downsize. Whether this is simply decluttering or adjusting their existing space or moving into a community designed for seniors, making some adjustments can lead to a more stress-free lifestyle.
But downsizing can be scary.
Many people have no idea where to start when it comes to downsizing. How do you figure out what sort of living situation is best for you? How do you leave behind the memories and mementos that you have grown over the years? How do you deal with the strong emotions that come along with downsizing?
We can help!
In this short, to-the-point course, you will learn:
- What downsizing is
- The pros and cons of aging in place
- How to cope with the process of downsizing
- How to get started
- What the different living options are
After taking this course, you will gain confidence in approaching the downsizing process rather than avoiding it until it becomes a serious issue.
Course Curriculum
Hi, I’m Dr. Erik Lande
I'm the owner and head psychologist over at Insight Neuropsychology in Camarillo, CA.
As a neuropsychologist, my job is to understand how the structure of the brain impacts emotions and behavior. Much of my work focuses on testing for difficulties such as brain injuries, dementia conditions, or the impact of strokes.
I have also worked with a variety of organizations such as Adult Protective Services, police departments, and the FBI to instruct them on ways to better understand the aging brain and assist seniors.
If you would like to see more of my work, you can check out my book, Does My Mom Have Dementia or read a recent paper that I co-authored with an FBI victim specialist for the Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice