CHICAGO: Whilst as few as 15 per cent of the over 50s sector intend to downsize, here is a step by step guide for those who do not suffer from boomerang children, blended families, treasured memory syndrome, aging in place determination or ‘we shall not be moved’ attitude.
4. Scale back collections: Cutting a collection can be upsetting for anyone, downsizing or not. Because you or your parent has likely spent years growing it, approach the process as gently—and practically—as possible. Ask yourself or your parent which items are favored more than others, or limit the amount based on display space—a bookshelf can only hold so many books, for example.