So long camping gear: Downsizing is hard on the aging soul

By GENE GOFFIN

Downsizing is a mantra seniors don't want to hear. Ten years ago we bought an unattractive house with great views. At 72 and pretty healthy, we remodeled, turning it into "our" house.

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