To old to uproot

flower, just a thought about the sentimental things that just don't have a place after a move, take photos, make a photo book or use an album for prints and describe the object and it's meaning, you still have it with you and the description fascinates the younger ones.

We moved three years ago, I was 72 and hubby 65, we moved ten miles from where we lived before, and I hate it, yes, I feel so isolated, dont see a soul all day, and when people come home, even in the summer, they never speak, ok Swedes arent known for their social skills, but nobody has bothered with us, I have said before, at a certain age we are too old to move, nobody wants to associate with their neighbours who are like their parents, in age. I loved whre we used to live, knew everybody, as we had lived there for over forty years, we are a bit too far away for old neighbours to visit, occasionally I take my car and drive back, knowing I will always meet someone I know, I would move back tomorrow given the chance, so please think of eveything before you make the move.

We have always lived North Norfolk. We have considered moving there many times. This is just another in sentiment. We are keen birders and wildlife enthusiasts. My stepson and his wife to be also live that way and a cousin and wife. I know we would settle there even if DD moved again.

I've taken on board all points. Thanks for help.

Flowerofthewest A big consideration in Norfolk is access to public transport - now and if you have to stop driving - a lot of villages have no bus service whatsoever which can be limiting to independence. And some areas aren't near train lines either.

I think its best to move whilst you have the energy. Good luck!

How lovely you have this chance of a new start, to be near to a daughter who wants you close. You will manage, probably best done now whilst you still have the energy.

I moved from London to West Sussex last year. Now live near the sea and I love it hear. I knew one person when I moved here and now I have so many women I can really call friends. I joined The local meetup and don't know what I would have done without. I'm 68. Do it x

A change is as good as a rest !! or so they say.

We will be making that hard decision, we have to sell up and downsize as not able to afford the rest of the mortgage that is due, at our age we cannot re-mortgage. Now the decision is where to go which is a nice place for retirement which hits us in 3 years or so. I love Norfolk/Suffolk but Daughter lives in Durham and would love us to move up North nearer to her and grandchildren. It is something I really don't know what to do yet, Son lives quite local with a new grandson born in December but decision has to be where we want to go, and at the right cost. Such hard decision.

jeapurs54. Have you investigated remortgaging? I gather they have to be repaid now by age 75. If you are not yet retired, you have many years ahead to reduce it, if not pay it off altogether . Good luck with your decision.

Yes I'm retiring in June and hope to move back to Scotland in the July. I can't wait.
I'm not Scottish, but previously lived there for a number years.

I moved to West Norfolk in 1985. My parents who were 82 and 73 moved from London to be near us in 1991 and my dear old Dad was a first time buyer with a mortgage at that age. My DH (59) and I (65) moved to live in Portugal nearly 9 years ago. So you are never too old to move. My Mum then aged 91 moved with us and lived until she was almost 98. One thing I would say about moving to Norfolk is to choose one of the small towns because the villages do not have good transport services and it is a trek to get to the doctors or even a supermarket.

I'd say go for it,my OH and I are moving to Devon later in the year. My youngest DD is buying a large house with an annexe for us and loads of land. It has always been my OH dream to be a country bumpkin and I think we will be very happy.

It is never too late for a new adventure. Go for it and enjoy. Norfolk is lovely by the way with wonderful coastal areas and peaceful vilages.

Move, you will be fine.
My father died at 96 and I cleared his house out. Last year we spent two months clearing my MILs house. We still have my FIL and Step MILs house facing us. We go from crisis to crisis with them.
Please please clear your own houses out and don't leave it to your children who them selves may not be young.
Our elderly have not planned, they made no provision for their old age and their mantra has been ' I want to die in my house'
Despite the fact that the houses have all been totally unsuitable for the elderly and we have had to spend hours driving to their homes. Then cleaning, stocking them up with wood, gardening, listening to them tell us the same stories endlessly, etc etc. At the same time as having children and grandchildren of our own.
It is so damn selfish and unrealistic.
We ourselves are de cluttering and moving to a small home with a downstairs bedroom, wet room and small garden. Near shops and a hospital.

We are leaving clear instructions for our children and making sure that our paperwork is in order.
Or just ignore the inevitable, bury your head in the sand and leave shedloads of what you though was precious for someone else to clear up. They will put it in a skip.

Yes! Tomorrow we are moving into a new bungalow 50 miles from where we have lived for almost 30 years. Moved there for DH's work. It was fine, but we're going to be back where we came from, and where we still have family and friends. Same age as you. We have been living in a rented flat for some months while we waited for new house to be completed. I've done absolutely all the paperwork, and everything else due to DH's illness. It has been very stressful at times, but I've gritted my teeth, and the day has almost arrived. It feels a little surreal, but Imhave no regrets.

I think that it is great to start a new stage of your life in a new place, making new friends and leading a different existence s you get older. I moved to New Zealand nearly four years ago when I was 63. I have no regrets – except the really lousy exchange rate since the EU referendum which seriously affects my income. I don't think there is a problem with the exchange rate if you move to Norfolk.