Moving, as we all know can be a stressful ordeal. So much to do, so much to remember, to much to organise. 

Are you downsizing to a smaller home, moving to a retirement community or simply overwhelmed by all your stuff?

Now is the time to declutter, sort out and make decisions about what you want to keep and what you can let go. It comes down to letting go of things you have collected over time. Remember that decluttering and letting go will take time too. And it can be hard for a lot of folk.

Are you thinking about a retirement home for yourself, your parents or an elderly member of your family or circle? Have you given some thought around what different homes offer and provide?

So you’ve had the conversation with your parents about moving. You’ve chatted and discussed all the options and benefits of downsizing to a smaller retirement home. Decisions have been made, a home has been found and now it’s time from them to start the process of downsizing, packing and moving.

So often when working with my Senior clients sorting and downsizing, I hear the words “I can’t let that go, I am keeping it for my children/ grandchildren one day”. And so the pile grows and grows…

Help! Mom and Dad are moving

My parents moved into a retirement home 4 years ago and settled in really well. We were lucky that they were ready for the change. We were lucky that they had moved many times in their 60 years together. We were lucky that each time they moved, they sorted and let go anything they no longer needed or loved. We were lucky (believe it or not) that they believe in buying the best they could afford, making things last, reusing and repurposing items in their home.