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A Mumsnet user explained that she’s concerned about her mom and dad’s decision to downsize during their mid-60s

She asked fellow users about their opinions on downsizing

One user said, “My parents downsized and absolutely love it”

Two parents want to make themselves at home — in a smaller dwelling.

Their adult daughter explained on the community forum Mumsnet that she’s worried about her aging mom and dad’s decision to downsize.

“They’re in their mid-60s and currently in a 3-bedroom detached home with a medium-size garden,” she wrote. “It’s a new-build home, but it’s getting to the stage where it’s starting to need maintenance and repairs.”

She continued, “They’re finding it too much trouble, even trying to get workmen in can be a headache. The stairs are going

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