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BY PATRICIA ORTIZ
Q&A: Southlake-based Realtors share guidance, top tips to know when making the move to senior living
Kim McKinnon and Denise Lamanna work together as Realtors on their “Downsizing Made Easy” program at Southlake-based McKinnon Real Estate, which focuses on helping homeowners across the region transition to senior living. Community Impact interviewed McKinnon and Lamanna to provide families additional knowledge while considering a transition. Answers have been edited for length, style and clarity. In your professional experience, why might someone choose to transition to senior living? McKinnon: Ease of life. One thing that we’ve found with our clients is they might be trepida- tious about making the decision to move. But once we get them in the facility, they wish they would have done it ve years before. It’s just the ease of life to them. Lamanna: It’s the emotional pull to stay
where they are even though they know it’s time to move. And once they make the move, it’s a whole di erent feel for them. I don’t think we’ve had one client that’s been disappointed with it for sure. But the reasons really are managing a home and being around other people, having less maintenance. Your daily needs are met when you move to senior living. How can families determine if senior living is a good t for their needs? McKinnon: If someone is having a hard time functioning at home, meaning running errands, being able to get meals prepared. Are they able to walk freely? Lamanna: Are their physical needs being met? We also run into loneliness or their ability to main- tain their home from a maintenance perspective. That becomes an issue a lot of times with seniors.
Kim McKinnon (left) and Denise Lamanna are two Southlake-based Realtors at McKinnon Real Estate.
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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