By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Pro: You Get More Family Time
Even busy families can find time to meet for lunch or go to a park for a socially distanced outing, provided they live relatively close together. It also means you won't miss out on holidays, birthdays, and other important events like recitals, plays, etc. that grandkids tend to have on the regular. That is a compelling reason for many older parents to try to close the physical distance between themselves, and the rest of their families.
Con: You Have Limited Options
If the rest of your family already lives in a certain city, then you must take that city on its own terms. That means you have limited choices when it comes to budgets, locations, and other factors that are available for you. Depending on your resources, and your personal needs, you might not be able to find a new home that gives you everything you need.
Pro: You Have a Support Network
Even if you are unfamiliar with your new location, you will have a support network in the form of your family. They can help integrate you, show you around, and get you up-to-speed on what your new area has to offer. That is a huge plus, especially for seniors who may have issues reaching out to others or starting a new social network from scratch.
Con: It Can Be Hard to Balance Life
Just because you're a parent, or a grandparent, that doesn't mean you don't have a life to attend to. You have interests, hobbies, and you may even still be working on your career. Just because your kids have grown up (and in some cases had kids of their own), that doesn't mean you don't have things to do, still. If you live near your family, though, you might feel pressure to put that aside to be more involved with the group.
Pro: New Opportunities
If the area you're moving to has things your current place of residence doesn't, then that can be a big win for you. Whether it's better social services to help you with your needs, a more active social scene, or just an economy where your money goes further than it does where you currently live. You need to carefully evaluate where you're going and try to find positive aspects of it that will allow you to branch out.
Con: The Cost
Even if you have a small house full of stuff, and you are moving a relatively short distance, it is going to cost you time, money, and effort to move. Make sure and budget to have a professional moving company help with your relocation. The costs need to be calculated, and their impact evaluated, before you decide to move. Even if you can afford your destination; you want to be closer to your family; and there are opportunities there, the cost of moving might be enough to make you think twice.
If you are ready to make the move closer to your family, A-1 Freeman can help you every step of the way. We are a professional moving company and have many service levels to fit every budget.
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