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Moving is always difficult, no matter what time of life it is done. Rather than a long-term care facility, you might consider moving into a house in a town with convenient services for the elderly. Warm Hearth now sells homes designed for seniors with accessibility needs. There may be options available near your future relocation.

Oh, the woes of moving later in life,

A burden carried with weariness and strife.

Packing up memories accumulated over years,

Leaving behind familiar comforts that endear.

The body once nimble, now feels strained,

As boxes are lifted and muscles are pained.

Each step, once sprightly, now aches and groans,

Reminding us of aging's relentless tones.

The house that was once a cherished abode,

Now seems daunting, a heavy load.

Rooms filled with treasures and cherished mementos,

Now must be sorted, discarded, in the throes.

The neighborhood, a tapestry of familiar faces,

Becomes a distant memory, leaving empty spaces.

The connections built over decades of time,

Now severed, as we embark on a new climb.

Leaving behind familiar streets and stores,

Navigating the unknown, uncertainty soars.

Finding new doctors, new friends to be made,

Loneliness and isolation sometimes invade.

The familiar rhythms disrupted and rearranged,

Navigating a new environment, feeling estranged.

The comfort of routine, disrupted and lost,

Leaving us longing for what it all cost.

Yet amidst the challenges and the weary days,

There's an opportunity for growth in different ways.

New adventures, new experiences to embrace,

A chance to create a fresh, vibrant space.

Though the weight of moving may be profound,

Strength and resilience in our hearts can be found.

For in this chapter of life's unwritten page,

We discover resilience, even in old age.

So let us lament the challenges we face,

But also find solace, in this moving pace.

For life's journey continues, no matter how late,

With new beginnings, we can navigate.

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A journey requiring strength, courage and wisdom. Thank you for taking us along. This will help so many people. Is see that once again, Fred is first in blazing the path. Ping me if you think I can somehow help shine a light on any corners.

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Yo Carl, good to know you are along for the trip. Catch me up sometime via email on the past decade and your adventures.

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Thank you for sharing this journey. Currently caring for an elderly mom but looking forward to making a final move to …what? Concerned with costs and unsure of how retirement communities with continuum of care work. Looking forward to hearing more details as you look at your options.

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