For many active seniors, moving into an apartment is the perfect solution to a suddenly empty nest and the need for social interaction, but it also means downsizing the possessions you've spent a lifetime collecting. Murphy Properties, providing apartments for rent at five beautiful locations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut, knows that getting rid of your things is never easy, but they have some tips to help you manage the process so you can get comfortable in your new home.

• Take it slow. While you may be tempted to try to steam through the process, you'll likely find sorting through your possessions to be stressful and overwhelming. Start early so you have time to go through things gradually.
• Adapt to the new space. Take measurements of the new apartment you plan to move into, then take only as much of your items as will fit there comfortably. This will ensure that you don't have to purge again when you arrive.
• Forget about the maybes. If you aren't certain that you want to take something along, and that you'll have space for it, then it's best to say goodbye to it in the beginning. Otherwise, you'll find yourself indecisive later.
• Digitize your memories. Photo albums and scrapbooks take up more space than you would probably think. There are many services out there that will digitize them for you, so you can keep all your memories in a small space.

To find apartments for active seniors, visit Murphy Properties online now, or call (860) 599-1980 to check on availability today.