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What Age is Downsizing for? The Personal Factors That Matter Most

According to a Zillow report, many people who downsize are around 55 years old, but the true answer to **What age is downsizing for?** is far more personal than a single number. It is a decision rooted in individual circumstances, financial goals, and a desire for a different, often simpler, lifestyle, rather than a calendar date.

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What is the home of a senior citizen called?

The term “nursing home” is often used generically, but it fails to capture the wide and evolving range of senior living communities available today. So, what is the home of a senior citizen called, and what are the specific differences between these living situations?

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What percentage of seniors can afford assisted living?

According to a 2023 study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, only 13% of single, older adults living alone across major US metro areas could afford assisted living based on their income without relying on their assets. This stark figure highlights the immense financial challenge for many, raising the crucial question: **What percentage of seniors can afford assisted living?** The answer reveals a growing affordability crisis, leaving many middle-income seniors particularly vulnerable.

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