A relocation pattern, as indicated by a sample of older widows as they relocated from homes previously shared with their husbands to a metropolitan Phoenix life care facility, is presented. The suggested pattern is illuminated with quotes at each identified stage, revealing the individuals' inner feelings and motivations at those times. Characterized by relatively high income and educational levels, personal independence and prior careers, the sample is more representative of future women than those of their own age cohort. It is felt that these attributes were conducive to their apparently successful relocation.
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