With a lifetime's worth of belongings at their disposal, seniors are one the demographics that require a safe and secure space the most. However, given the worsening shortage of affordable housing, many seniors are being forced to double-think how they use their living space.
Self-storage is one of the most viable alternatives to affordable housing for seniors today, thanks to a bucket list of benefits.
Expedites downsizing
At just a fraction of the cost of residential space, self-storage allows you to buy more time to make all the decisions you need to put everything in place for your downsizing plans. For instance, you can store items whose fate you're yet to decide on or move into a smaller temporary accommodation, with most of their belongings held in storage, while you take time to put together a final abode.
Facilitates decluttering
The benefit of easing the burden of decisions also applies to seniors here. With self-storage, you can easily put away the things you're yet to decide on, helping you readily claim back much-needed living space without much of a battle in your mind.
Flexible long-term storage solution
As a senior, you'll most likely often find self-storage to be a handy housing solution from time to time. Self-storage is immediate and flexible, always there to accommodate your storage needs whenever it arises. You control how much space you can occupy at what time and in which location.
Facilitates moving
If you're switching cities or moving into a care home, a self-storage unit can make things easier for you.
Self-storage can also come in handy when you're putting up your home for sale. Using self-storage, you can make your home move-in ready while taking your time to set up your new home. What's more, evacuating your home makes your offer more attractive, with everywhere clean and tidy, increasing the likelihood of landing a good deal.
Securing your belongings
Seniors who live in neighbourhoods with higher crime rates can use self-storage to secure their valuable items. Your valuables are stored securely in a well-lit, fenced-round facility, with CCTV, and individual unit alarms.
Also, if you're on a long trip, you can rest assured at all times knowing your precious belongings are stored in a well-fortified facility.
Improving your quality of life:
With fewer decisions to make and less time spent worrying about the safety of their belongings, seniors can leverage self-storage to enhance their quality of life. They can easily clear out clutter, so they don't trip over things or have to keep moving things out of the way around the home. Or they can make their home move-in ready for buyers without having to rush their settlement plan.
All of this means less stress and more time and space to live life to the fullest.