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Pat and Gary Vipond moved proactively from their Caledon acreage to an Orangeville bungalow: “What a delight it is to be able to walk to meet friends at a local café,” says Pat. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Is it Time to Downsize from the Family Home?

Mar 23, 2015 | Gail Grant | Over the Next Hill

Moving is always stressful, but for a senior, it can be overwhelming. The family home holds a lifetime of memories. If family isn’t nearby to help out, it may be time to call the experts.

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