If You're 65+, You're One of 55.8 Million Seniors...
Aug 28
3 min read
Episode #27: ...living in the United States. And by 2030, an estimated 56 million Baby Boomers will be ages 66 to 84. WOW!
This week, the "Living Smaller & Loving It!" blog post takes a quick look at the aging population and downsizing, and you'll also discover some highlights from my new how-to downsize book, "RELAX you're going to do great!", publishing in late September.
A Few Fun Senior Facts:
Did you know there are approximately 270,000 seniors aged 65-84 in the Greater Kansas City Metro?
Did you know there are approximately 37,450 seniors aged 85+ in the Kansas City area?
Did you know the Greater Kansas City Metro has 120 + senior living communities—Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care? In addition, there are approximately sixty 55+ designated senior apartments and subsidized housing communities available in the area. All of these communities are listed geographically on our SENIOR LIVING in KANSAS CITY page. Stop by if you're considering a move!
Did you know 8,000 Baby Boomers in the United States are turning 65 every day?
Did you know there are already 55,000 Americans over age 100, and by 2050 the number of centenarians will reach 600,000?
As the population ages, many older adults will begin thinking about downsizing, whether they plan to move or age in place. Deciding to downsize doesn't come easily and, in most cases, responds to life changes—health, income, marital status, or a desire for a simpler lifestyle, to name a few.
Accepting change can be difficult later in life, especially when it involves hard decisions and physical and mental effort. The right mindset plays an enormous role in successful downsizing because change is never easy. But downsizing is an achievable, life-changing choice that can bring meaningful rewards in the end. A reminder: downsizing takes time, and it's never too early to begin the process.
Publishing late September 2026!
"Relax you're going to do great!" is a valuable guide I wrote from the perspective of a twenty-year senior move transition specialist, covering the many steps involved in downsizing from start to finish.
Here are a few of the topics covered in the book:
When enough is enough: the things that keep us trapped.
The vision: defining a future way of living a simplified life.
The pros and cons of downsizing.
Avoiding traps: "Orange Cone Zone".
The importance of implementing a plan.
Space planning: how to avoid mistakes.
Sorting through and paring down, assessing and addressing the excess.
The 5-Pile Triage System.
The "Keeper" of other people's stuff.
Ways to sell your unwanted stuff.
What about renting a storage unit?
And so much more!
If you'd like to reserve your copy, please visit the CONTACT page.
A how-to guide that's perfect for those in the midst of their downsizing journey, at the considering stage, or ready to begin — no matter where you are, there's something for you!
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Looking for a new place to call home?
Visit our new Senior Living in
Kansas City page!
With over 120+ communities listed, this new page gives our visitors a smarter way to search for their next home.
Stop by and take a stroll through the many independent, assisted, and memory care communities in the greater Kansas City area!
Also featured: 55+ Senior Living Apartments and Subsidized Senior housing options.
To Senior Living Communities: We have 30 days remaining in our FREE link listing offer, which ends September 30. Our specially designed "Front Door Program" gives page visitors a quick, easy way to find their next perfect home! Please visit the page for more details about this exciting FREE offer.
The page is organized geographically for ease of searching.
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"Downsizing is about making life more manageable. It's about assessing what's most important, editing, and eliminating the unimportant. It's living a smaller, more enjoyable life and loving the outcome." -Cindy Murphy, Downsizing Simplified
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