At any stage of life, particularly for over 55s, moving house is guaranteed to cause some level of stress on the occupants undergoing it regardless of how well you cope with change and adjust to an altered lifestyle.

While some people swim through the motions and find the event of moving house simply a practical exercise to be accomplished over time, others easily become overwhelmed by it and can even be put off the idea of moving because of the emotional cost it involves.

When it means more than just ‘moving house’.

Moving house can be a difficult association to undergo, especially for older generations. When it is more likely that before your opportunity for a retirement sea-change arose, that your current home had provided you with a roof over your head for many decades, the thought of leaving and moving to a new an unfamiliar place can stir up feelings of sadness and loss.

Coping with moving anxieties.

Perhaps your partner or family are struggling to cope with a difficult time? What is important is that those feelings are respected and managed with care and kindness.

You might find it very difficult to approach the topic of an upcoming move with somebody who feels anxious about it. The idea of discussing a big change may magnify the discomfort it brings, so it’s important to approach the subject objectively, without entertaining a preconceived idea of how you imagine they are feeling about such a big change.

How to manage an emotionally charged conversation with care.

If you or someone you know is finding an upcoming move difficult to talk about, it can be useful to shift into listening mode, rather than ‘talking’ mode. When talking about moving, be prepared to truly listen rather than talk, especially if you detect sadness.

It’s important to be engaged and switched on. Though being positive and upbeat is great, you don’t have to supply a solution or an answer- sometimes just being there and having sympathy for a persons situation is enough to help them move out of it.

Stress- It’s part of the transition.

So how can you be certain that the emotional value of moving home can be worth it? As previously mentioned, moving house is difficult for everyone. It’s important to know that often, underneath the worry about moving, the authentic excitement of a change and adventure is only a few days of settling in away. If you, or someone you know is finding it difficult, remember that it’s normal and that it is unlikely to change the course of the move.

Victoria Towers provides 5 Star rated, high quality apartments on the Gold Coast to over 55s looking for a sea-change. If you would like to talk with us about the services we offer, please call the office number supplied for more information.