Seniors Downsizing Want to Stay in Current Home
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Seniors Downsizing want to Stay in Current Home
It could be your home or the home of your aging parent. The trend is moving towards aging couples downsizing to stay in their family home. And, why not?
Once you address the clutter, such as paper trails, photographs, extra furniture and clothes, then, you can neatly store or showcase, with pride, the important – lifelong treasured items.
When seniors organize it can also help them prepare for a possible second union later in life – double the lifelong keepsakes to control!
Did you know?*
- Between 1981 and 2011, the share of seniors 65 years of age and older who lived with their spouse or partner increased, while the overall share of those in other living arrangements decreased
- The conjugal lives of seniors also changed from the past twenty years. There was a rise from 4% to 12% over that period among the proportion of those who were divorced or separated.
- The share of those who were divorced or separated was around 20% for individuals who were 55 to 64 years of age in 2011. This compares with 12% among current seniors.
- Future seniors were also more likely to experience a second union after a relationship breakup. About 3 in 10 people 55 to 64 years of age experienced at least two unions during their lifetimes, compared with 19% among current seniors.
- Finally, common-law relationships were more prevalent among future seniors. In 2011, 12% of individuals 55 to 64 years of age who were in a couple were common-law partners. This compares with 6% among seniors 65 years of age and older.
*Source: Statistics Canada Study. Emerging trends in living arrangements and conjugal unions for current and future seniors, 1981 to 2011
Ottawa Seniors Downsizing Services
- Are you or do you know an older person that can use the help to organize and downsize their belongings in the Greater Ottawa Area?
- We are experts in services to help Ottawa seniors downsizing. Give us a call to get started on creating storage solutions to simplify, beautify and add value to the home.
Contact us today for a free expert consultation.
