Parents are primed for offspring leaving home; it’s a rite of passage that usually happens at the point university or work comes along. However, the last decade has seen a huge uptick in adult children remaining at home, meaning we’re navigating intergenerational co-habiting and experiencing ‘empty nest syndrome’ much later in life. Here the Stiltz Homelifts team, look at why this is happening and some ideas for flourishing during what can be an unsettling period.
We seem to be waiting longer to achieve some of life’s major milestones like getting married or starting a family. Did you know the average age of a first-time house buyer is now 34. This, coupled with increasingly unaffordable rentals, and it’s no wonder living at home is an upward trend. ONS data shows a 13.6% rise in adult children continuing to live at home in the last ten years. This translates to almost 3.8 million families. So, when your children do finally leave, the upheaval can have so much more impact.
Adjusting to this new way of living takes time. Stay connected with both your children and with your own circle of friends and acquaintances. Make sure to let your kids know you’re there for them. Keep in touch, but give them the freedom they need to spread their wings.
You’ll have to overcome the new quietness at home. If you live alone make sure to get out and socialise. If still at work it’s important to keep evenings and weekends full. Don’t get into a rut of just sitting at home all the time. Meeting friends, pilates, yoga, theatre or cinema trips, lunch dates or walks can all help establish a new routine based around YOUR needs.
For those living with a partner, embrace the space that’s once again your own – it’s probably been a long time! With just the two of you at home now why not concentrate on rekindling interests (maybe even passions!) that have taken a back seat over the years. Spontaneous date nights or trips away can suddenly be part of your plans; the world of mini-breaks and leisurely country pub lunches await.
Redecorating is a simple way to update your home and refresh your lifestyle. If you’re left with spare bedrooms why not create a home-office or craft room? Add in a sofa bed and you’ll still have a bedroom should guests come to stay.
It’s also the best time to think about your home in the long term, especially for those who are starting to struggle with stairs. Stiltz Homelifts can help by offering safe, stress-free movement between floors with its range of domestic lifts. This is a simple solution to giving back confidence and a long-term future in the home you love, unlocking freedom and renewing independence.
When the children return for visits full of stories about their new lives, you can reveal your new lifestyle addition too. It’s not just new beginnings for them, it’s a whole new adventure for you too.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Home lifts are a modern alternative to stairlifts, offering reliability, speed, capacity, and seamless aesthetic integration for a stylish and efficient solution.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
Stiltz home lifts feature a battery backup for safe descents during power cuts, with an optional UPS for multiple trips during outages.
