RightSizing® Q&A
What is RightSizing®?
Rightsizing®—(v.) the process of making a series of decisions and actions that culminate in improved physical and psychological circumstances.
RightSizing® is a lifestyle choice wherein you re-evaluate what’s important to you now, determine what’s holding you back from what you really want to do and fix anything that you can to free yourself for new opportunities.
RightSizing® means you give yourself permission to:
- Live the life you want, the life you dream about
- Be released from the responsibility of doing what others expect of you
- Explore your own freedom
- Seek and find your own joy
And, through this process, you reassure those who love you that there’s no need for them to worry. Your planning and your life choices will show them that you have what you need and what you want to live the lifestyle you want and the one you most enjoy.
What are the advantages of RightSizing®?
You remain in charge of the decisions about your life. We work with you as your RightSizing® team to help you consider all your options, gain access to the resources and assistance you need and implement the decisions you make.
Can you give me some examples of what RightSizing may be for me?
RightSizing is a deeply personal journey. It’s unique to the individual. For you it may mean…
- Keeping things exactly as they are, but hiring dependable household help as needed
- Minimizing the clutter in your house and the commitments in your life so you have more time for what’s most important to you
- Staying in your current home , but adapting your surroundings to better suit your current needs and ensuring that you have the support systems you need
- Buying a smaller home or easier-to-maintain condo
- Exploring retirement community or apartment life
- Transitioning to assisted living
- Finding the best facility with a full range of medical resources, personal services and social options onsite
Whatever RightSizing® means for you, SmoothMovesForSeniors.com is dedicated to helping you find your “right size.”
How can SmoothMovesForSeniors.com help me with RightSizing®?
We work as a your advocate through the personal process of RightSizing® your life. We collaborate with family, your “baby boomer” children – even your grandchildren and/or your personal representatives. We help ensure that the decisions you make are based on accurate information in relation to all possible options and that you remain in charge and that the decisions made are your own.
We have a background in assisting those facing a transition period in their lives, and we have a strong network of proven resources, organizations and service providers that are dedicated to facilitating your decisions to live life your way.
What are the steps to RightSizing®?
The first step is to evaluate your current situation and assess all your options based on where you are now, and where you want to be. We can help you with the evaluation process — just call us. Your situation (or your family member’s) situation may require only a few additional services to reap all possible benefits, or it may take a series of steps to ensure the best possible quality of worry-free living for you and for them.
Why is RightSizing® important?
As an aging American, you want to enjoy life without worry of your own and without unnecessary encumbrances. You want to retain your right to make your own decisions and you may want assistance in implementing those decisions. You want to ensure that you make decisions about your own life and that you take steps now to ensure that your choices are followed — now and later.
As the adult child of an aging parent, you want to know that your mother or father is enjoying life to the fullest, that they are safe and happy, that they have ready access to needed services and help, and that you have done your best to ensure all of these things for them.
How can I help someone else discover the advantages of RightSizing®?
Provide them with information about RightSizing®. You may print off any or all of the pages of this site, including the resources pages or you may email a request for us to send you a copy of our brochure by mail. Once your potential RightSizer is ready, we can schedule a free initial consultation –by phone or in person — to answer any questions he/she may have. We are available to answer any questions you or anyone else may have on the advantages of RightSizing®. We welcome and encourage family members to attend the consultation.
How can I learn more about RightSizing?
You may call us at (800) 664-5541 for personal guideance, or you may find more articles in our RightSizing Articles Library.
