De-stressing your move

People who are downsizing, moving in to a smaller unit or having to move into a nursing home often have 50 years or more of accumulated goods and belongings.

The situation can be even more difficult for people who are on their own or where family are interstate and not available to help.

Many people who are moving need packers, removalists, unpackers, sorters/de-clutterers, assistants, confidants, coordinators, cleaners and gardeners all rolled up into one.

The stress of both finding professional assistance and then coordinating can be overwhelming.

If you need help, the best avenue is to speak to a case manager, social worker, placement consultant or contact a business that specialises in practical assistance with all aspects of relocating.

Services often include:

De-cluttering and sorting through household contents and personal possessions

Sorting the saleable items, identifying valuables, determining items to be discarded, compiling all documents

Compiling an inventory of the contents and arranging valuations

Assisting people to relocate into alternative accommodation

Clearing the home or unit prior to sale or tenancy termination

Gathering bequeathed items, photographs and memorabilia

Delivering valuables, financial, legal and personal papers to the appropriate person

Delivering unsaleable goods to various charities

Removing all rubbish items from the entire property

Coordinating real estate agent, auction house, cleaner, gardener, repairs and all other services

Unpacking your belongings in your new home and placing your furniture in position

Install electronic devices like a TV or computer and hang pictures. There are so many things to prepare and organise when you move into aged care.

A professional relocation business may help alleviate all the emotional and physical work involved in relocating yourself, a loved one or friend into an aged care facility.