Moving to a bungalow

[beaker]

About to move into a 2 bedroom bunglalow, and not sure how l feel about it, as lm 55, ok l have COPD, RA, and l know it for the best, but can l cope with the stigmat....or am l just being sily

[Ian123]

I can understand how you feel with none visible illness it is hard for people to understand why you have problems. When I first used oxygen I felt very self concious but knowing I could not leave the house or have any sort of quality without made the decision for me. Needs must when the devil drives so eventually we are glad of the things we were set against such as scooters and wheelchairs as life can still have some quality in it with a little help.

[lou60]

My friend recently moved in to sheltered housing with some misgivings, in fact she now has far more independence than she has had for many years. I feel your move to a bungalow will benefit you greatly, try to concentrate on all the positives and enjoy your new home. Lou x

[Lruk]

I envy you so much. I too am 55 but I would love to have the chance of moving to a bungalow. Just the thought of not having stairs is wonderful. I would say grab your opportunity with both hands as it may lead to benefits that you aren't yet aware of. Good luck with your move.

[snappy1 in reply to Lruk]

I would jump at the chance to have a bungalow. What's best for you is the most important not.

[Njh1975]

Ditto, me & my hubby have plans to move to Devon in about 18 months time into a park home, one of you has to be 50 so that'll be him next year oops 😋 can't wait to be on one level with no stairs to climb oooh I'm well jel 😜

Go for it and reap the benefits, you have to grab any opportunity that could help you.

Hope it goes well!

Kind regards

Nicola

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[rosewine]

We are looking to move to a bungalow as soon as we can because of my health. I think from friends reactions who have moved that it will probably be the best thing you have done. OH is upstairs ill and every time I have had to struggle upstairs to him I have prayed that we can move soon. I think you will find your whole life easier to manage, think of not having to clean the stairsr one as I think they are the most awkward part of housework, not that I can do that bit now have to leave it to the OH. Even the thought that the loo is on the same level will make a great difference to you. Sometimes I have ended up having to stay in bed because we only have the one toilet and it is upstairs as I could not manage the stairs. Just think of it as a wonderful new opportunity. I know my friend who has osteo and COPD has never regretted her move.

I wish you much happiness in your new home. Let us know how you settle in.x

[Amanda55]

My husband and I moved to a bungalow 10 years ago when I was 40 with no health problems. Some of our friends thought we were mad but we loved the position of it. Little did I know 7years later my husband was diagnosed with angina and 2 years ago I was wrongly diagnosed with RA then correctly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. What a blessing the bungalow has been for us both. So enjoy the move and don't worry what people think, it is what is best for you! By the way some of our friends are now envious of our bungalow as health problems have crept into their lives and they are needing a property on one level!

[Lottieonline]

You're not being silly!

We moved from our little 2 bedroom house 18 months ago to a single storey bungalow and have never felt happier!!

No stairs to climb or fall.

It's a brilliant move, do it you'll be very happy?

[TheAuthor]

I just wanted to wish you all the best of luck with your move. I moved into a bungalow last October and I really love it!

Good luck

Ken