Moving from a Family Home to a Senior Community

Instead of feeling sad about moving from a home that perhaps is too large or costly for you to care for, think about moving into a smaller apartment or condo as the start of a new adventure. However, to do it right, you should be organized. Experts suggest you only take with you the things that bring joy and find ways to get rid of the rest. If that piece of advice still finds you with way too much stuff, then take a moment to picture how you want your new life to look. Is it a sleek, minimalist décor or more like a smaller, compact version of your present home?

Some simple solutions to help you decorate your new apartment include bringing with you or buying multi-purpose furniture. This could include upholstered storage benches or cubes, nesting coffee tables, extension desks, and sized-down sofa and chairs more suited to a compact footprint. Attractive baskets and storage carts also help to make a small place feel more organized.

If you want to use some of your current furniture, measure it, and then draw up a floor plan of the new place and lay it all out to see how it will fit. In addition, since your new place is smaller, it will most likely not have as many closets as your old home so go through your clothing and only take the items you truly enjoy wearing. Give the rest to charity. Lastly, consider the amenities at your new place. For example if they have an onsite fitness center, you probably do not need to bring along your own in-home treadmill or stationary bike.

At MorningStar of Hillsboro, our beautiful senior community offers stylish suites that are ready to move into and just require your furnishings and personal items. Apartments come in a variety of floorplans with a choice of balcony or patio, and equipped with high-end finishes, full kitchens and handicap-accessible bathrooms. Our broad range of services and amenities include wellness programs and activities, restaurant-style dining, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, art studio, and more to promote a healthy, engaged lifestyle. If you are looking at retirement communities in Hillsboro, OR, we encourage you to consider MorningStar, the perfect community to age in place comfortably and safely.

Since 2003, MorningStar Senior Living has considered it a privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light” on senior living, inspired and empowered by our mission: to honor God, to value all seniors, and to invest generously in our team. Please contact us to learn more about one of the finest retirement communities Hillsboro, OR has to offer.

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