Your next move should be full of joy and anticipation of the next phase of your life. But for some seniors, a late-in-life transition can be filled with stress, emotional turmoil and negative feelings because they are forced into a decision or overwhelmed by the options.

It doesn’t have to be this way. 

Mature adults have more choices than ever before when it comes to choosing senior housing options in Mississauga. By working with a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate (formerly an Accredited Senior Agent), you and your family can work together to plan your next move and make a sound decision that you are happy, comfortable and excited about.

Here are six ways that a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate can help:

1. Have a conversation with you

By investing just an hour of your time in a chat with a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate, you’ll be surprised at some things you haven’t thought of regarding your future move.

2. Research your options for future housing

From active adult lifestyle communities and Mississauga retirement homes to extended care facilities and beyond, a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate will present you with a summary of your options.

3. Help you age in place

If you want to stay in your home, a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate is on top of the various funding programs available to help you age in place. Our network also has several contractors who specialize in renovations to help seniors stay in their homes longer.

4. Explain all financial implications

A Lifestyle55+ Affiliate also has connections with experts in the financial industry who understand the consequences of staying in your home versus other options. Although staying in your home is quite possibly what you want to do, you need to investigate if doing so will allow you to live the lifestyle you want to live going forward.

5. Help you decide if you should stay or move

If you’re not sure if you should stay in your current home or look to move, a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate can help you discover the pros and cons of aging in place or downsizing.

6. Open the lines of communication

Perhaps one of the best ways a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate can help is by facilitating a conversation between yourself and your adult children. So many families are intimidated by the thought of this conversation that it gets put off repeatedly. 

Sound Advice to Guide You Home

There are more ways that a Lifestyle55+ Affiliate is trained to help you and your family remove the stress and upset that is too often associated with this time of your life. 

To learn more, please feel free to contact me, Deborah Clerk, Real Estate Sales Representative at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage, in Mississauga, Ontario, for more information.