Burnley, United Kingdom

The Number of Old People Downsizing Home in The UK has Dropped.

Why?

Often moving out of a home full of memories, comforts and love to a smaller, unfamiliar home, is not what many older people want to do. A survey has found that 80% of homeowners aged 65 and over are wishing to stay where they are rather than move house. When older people do downsize it is commonly due to limited mobility or to save money. Due to advancing technology in mobility aids and amendments which can be incorporated in ones home, anybody with limited mobility is finding it easier to stay put and maintain freedom in the home. Also, when the money side of downsizing is investigated, it is not much of an incentive. The demand for retirement properties such as cottages and bungalows is strong so a smaller property may not necessarily carry a smaller price tag, especially if it is in a desirable area. Moving from somewhere familiar and comfortable is often not worth the small amount of money you might save.

Another reason old people are less likely to downsize is that we are working longer. Studies suggest that old people are wanting to invest their money in a larger property capable of entertaining extended family, especially grandchildren, as well as their friends. People in later life have the same desires to improve their quality of life as any of us. Mobility aids such as stairlifts are enabling people to stay in their family sized homes. At Multicare Mobility, they are proud that they are able to offer stairlifts and other mobility aids to their customers so that they can stay in their preferred location for longer. If you or a relative are having trouble with everyday tasks, such as climbing the stairs, please visit Multicare's [URL=https://www.multicare.co.uk/stairlifts/[/URL] to find out how they can help you. Additionally, give one of Multicare's experts a call on 0808 273 4300 for more information.

Multicare are a mobility company providing their customers with mobility aids such as stairlifts and a great deal of advice.

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Multicare like to help their customers live their best lives by providing them with mobility aids and the latest industry needs. They have discussed the recent figures on old people downsizing their homes. To find out more, please visit www.multicare.co.uk/blog/2018/11/07/less-old-people-are-downsizing-home-in-the-uk/