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You will want to move for the right reasons, not to get away but to go somewhere that is better (for you at that time in life). The big house in the countryside might be wonderful, but when you get older, it may cause stress and worry. So downsizing and/or moving nearer to a community might seem like a sad move, but look at the positives - more time to enjoy, less time to stress over things you can no longer do! Always move TO something, not AWAY from something!

Always moved for work or to find a house near to the better schools. Bought a place by the sea over a decade ago, ready for retirement, but when the time came, grand-children had arrived and Grandad didn't want to move! Still have the place by the sea, but only use for holidays - but we know we have a safe space on one level for if (when) the time comes.

If it were up to me I’d move to live nearer to my daughter and grandchild, but given that won’t be possible for quite some time, I’d buy a little flat in that area, to allow me my own space when I visit.
When we can afford it, we are considering moving from our tiny terraced house to a semi, with larger rooms, more storage space, a slightly bigger garden and a better view. I want larger rooms because my children live several hours drive away, and when they visit for family get-togethers (remember those?) our house gets seriously over crowded. I’d like a garage, so we can retrieve all the stuff we’ve got stored at a relative’s home. A second toilet would be good, as I think my partner is writing a novel in there and I’d prefer not to use a bucket, given the choice. Our current garden is small and north facing, so very little sunlight, and we are overlooked by other houses. It makes me appreciate green spaces, and as I get older, I think it would be great to have a little more greenery to look out on. Other than that, I’m perfectly content where I am.

We have been in the same house for 21 years now but will move to downsize once/if the AC leave home. I would love a sea view and we wouldn’t need to move too far to get one. Dh wants to move out of town but I wouldn’t want to go too far.

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I have moved both here and abroad about 19 times, nothing to do with the services and as an adult for work reasons. I have driven all over and am happy driving, so that I spent 10 years doing hospital car service as a volunteer, three days a week when I retired 'and this was mostly in rural North Yorkshire, so long distances.

Have always thought things through carefully and while I loved gardening and in my last house had a garden on three levels, but my independance matters most to me, above everything else. As a widow, I made a list of my requirements, from ground floor accommodation, nearness to trains and buses, if I could no longer drive. Availability of doctors and hospital etc. Then I also looked for a quiet area with two different ways to get out, and then was able to spend time looking for the most suitable place and helped by knowing the area, from the volunteering.

I have ended up with a ground floor flat , in a quiet cul de sac which then has two different roads to come out onto, and at the moment I am still happily driving around but should I no longer be able to do so have the public transport. I miss my garden of course, but with various health concerns this has been a good move, which has allowed me to remain totally independant as I hope to be for the rest of my life Being able to make your own choice , and looking ahead , seems to me to be important. If you have to cope with ill health or other problems then ending up somewhere you dont want to be makes it all 10 times worse. Whilst you may consider where your children live, if they are of working age, you will not be sure that they will not move at a later stage and so I think it is important to look for a place that appeals to you, not just to be near family.

I have started getting rid of ‘stuff’ as my mobility and memory decrease. I am considering moving 100 miles to be near my son and his youngest children. Both he and his ex are kindly researching local sheltered accommodation. I now, of course, wish I had moved a few years ago.