Taking an organized approach can make downsizing easier and allow seniors to focus on the opportunity for a fresh start with a boutique, maintenance-free lifestyle. At The Providence in Fairfax, VA, Assisted Living residents enjoy refined living spaces, chef-prepared dining, and personalized care and have none of the stress of home upkeep. Here’s how to simplify the transition while keeping what matters most.
Downsizing takes time. By starting early, you can reduce stress and make careful decisions about what to keep and what to trim. Before you begin, create a plan that will help you stay organized. Try breaking it down room by room, prioritizing what’s essential for your new space.
Transform the process into a fun time for reminiscing and looking forward to the future by enlisting the help of the whole family. Having extra hands can speed the work along, and gathering everyone’s input can lead to better decisions.
Moving to Assisted Living at The Providence means having thoughtfully designed spaces with modern comforts. Our apartments include kitchens and bathrooms, as well as closets to satisfy your storage needs. When determining what to keep for your new home, focus on those furniture pieces, decor, and personal mementos that mean the most and that are the most essential for your lifestyle.
Assisted Living is designed for ease and convenience. Transitioning to our high-end community means benefitting from concierge services, housekeeping, and a restaurant dining experience. The stress-free lifestyle The Providence Fairfax makes possible eliminates the need for many excess household items. Envision your new lifestyle as you make determinations about what to keep.
Documents, photographs, and letters are important to preserve, but they can be unwieldy to move and challenging to store. Digitizing paper records, pictures, and other ephemera will keep these treasured items accessible while conserving space. To digitize, you can use a scanner or download a scanner app for your tablet or smartphone. If you have a large volume of documents, consider using a third-party document scanning service to accelerate the process.
Have numerous photo albums to relocate? Try turning them into a digital memory book to preserve your family history without the bulk. Going digital will allow you to combine text, images, music, audio recordings, videos, and mementos into an easy-to-browse program that can be enjoyed today and for generations to come.
Downsizing isn’t about losing belongings. It’s about curating a meaningful space. You’ll likely find that many items will be unnecessary as you embark on your new lifestyle, providing opportunities for you to enrich the lives of others.
Give sentimental pieces to loved ones who can enjoy them. If you're unsure whom to give what, set up unused items in your home and invite friends and family to visit and take what they’d like. Everything else can be donated to local charities to sell, gift or repurpose. Remember to keep a list of the items you donate and obtain receipts from the organizations you partner with for tax purposes.
You don’t have to tackle downsizing all on your own. There is plenty of support available to help make the transition to a new residence as simple as possible. Visit The Providence in advance to get a feel for your new space and become familiar with the layout. While there, you can ask our welcoming, knowledgeable team members any questions you have and get personalized advice on what to bring.
For additional support, work with a senior move specialist. These experts will support you every step of the way as you sort and organize your belongings. Most will even assist you with setting up your new home.
Downsizing provides you with an opportunity to reinvent your life in an exceptionally modern setting at The Providence Fairfax. Our Assisted Living community provides a luxurious setting for you or your loved one to enjoy a stress-free lifestyle, and with the right approach, you can make the move to The Providence Fairfax smooth, rewarding, and filled with new opportunities.
Discover what life is like at our extraordinary Assisted Living neighborhood, nestled in the heart of Fairfax, within walking distance of the Mosaic District, Downtown Vienna, Old City Fairfax, Tysons Corner, and more. Call 571-550-9102 to book an appointment today.
