The Benefits of Small Housing Options
If you’re overwhelmed by all your belongings and looking to the future, consider the benefits of downsizing to smaller housing options you may see in senior living!
Safety and Security
Smaller living arrangements can provide convenient safety and security features to maintain your independence:
- Fewer rooms allow accessible communication for help to find you in an emergency instead of searching throughout the house, giving you and long-distance caregivers peace of mind
- Simple layouts to continue your activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Villas, apartments, and studios are often designed as single-level living, reducing the chance of falls
Focus on Gathering
With fewer rooms and levels in your home, it’s easy to make an accessible gathering space for guests:
- A more manageable space effortlessly becomes a comfortable, more familiar environment that feels like home
- Single-level layouts allow the kitchen or living room to become the focal point
- Smaller housing is often tied to a bigger sense of community, offering built-in social connections, opportunities to meet neighbors, and find companionship
Less Stress
Big spaces can be big sources of stress, so enjoy the ease of living that comes with smaller housing:
- A fresh start to your life and overall emotional wellbeing
- Greater affordability and fewer bills, expenses, and overall home maintenance to handle
- Less things to care for after decluttering unnecessary belongings that collect dust and take up space
- Reduced stimulation provides a calm and peaceful home environment everyone can feel comfortable, especially those with Alzheimer’s or dementia
More Room to Grow
After you’ve downsized and moved to your smaller home, it’s easy to occupy space and live a fulfilling life:
- Curate dual-purpose spaces so you can easily make the most of your home while also keeping organized
- Establish predictable, healthy routines you can easily manage in a convenient environment
- Enjoy spontaneity, travel, and even being a snowbird after downsizing and freeing up your funds
- Trade in living space to share fantastic amenities in the community like a dining area, fitness center, library, or swimming pool
Start your downsizing journey today with our free ebook, Unlock the Power to Declutter: The Definitive Guide on How to Start!
At Life Enriching Communities (LEC), we’re committed to ensuring patrons feel well-equipped to plan their future and age how they wish. Explore more resources on senior living or contact us today to learn more about our legacy of services and programs that bring meaning and purpose to every stage of life.