1. Making the Move ! Down Sizing after Retirement

2. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 2 Questions To Consider What is important to me and for my quality of life? Where are my family, support groups or systems ? What are my options? How much time do I have to make a decision? What is my realistic financial situation? Who will be my neighbour? What about noise?

3. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 3 Be a Good Investigator Look for a trusted Real Estate agent, lawyer, mover, appraiser, building/home inspector etc. Look for hidden costs, fees, conditions and clauses Look for restrictions in leases and contracts Look carefully at the “small print” KNOW AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING!

4. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 4 A New Adventure & Treasure Hunt Where is the nearest:  Doctor and/or clinic  Dentist  Church  Financial institutions  Bus routes  Post Office  Grocery Store  Drug Store  Library  Dry Cleaners  Park  Veterinarian

5. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 5 Help! I am a pack rat  Decide on the basics and the least amount of things you can live with I can’t get rid of my treasures  You can have good memories and warm feelings, even without the “thing” It is too overwhelming  It took a long time to collect and gather all your belongings and it will take time to go through it Where do I start  Start with gathering boxes and other packing supplies

6. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 6 Organize into Groups What you want to keep What you want to give to family and friends What you want to sell: at auction, estate sale, online or garage sale What you want to donate to charity What you need to throw away What you want to store and decide on later

7. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 7 Emotions and Feelings You may experience loss and the grieving process You may feel that life and things will never be the same You may feel regret, remorse and possibly guilt You may feel that this is a new adventure You may feel you are starting a new chapter in your life’s story You may feel freedom and relief of not having the obligations, burdens and pressures of maintaining a large living space

8. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 8 Presented by the Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County Resources  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  Windsor Public Library

9. Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County 9 For questions, information, or to book a workshop contact: The Council on Aging 1168 Drouillard Road Windsor, On N8Y 2R1 Ph: (519) 971-9217 Fax: (519) 971-8789 Or e-mail at council@windsor.igs.net