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2Mar2021

Tips For Moving An Elderly To Assisted Living

March 2, 2021

If there’s one thing that seniors struggle with, it’s change. Take for example, convincing them to move to assisted living. But making them agree to this proposition and finding the best community that can offer them a supportive environment are only two of the many challenges you need to face. So, here’s a senior moving guide to help you out.

Senior Moving Tips To Help An Elderly Transition To Assisted Living

Set Realistic Expectations

You should set a realistic expectation first regarding how much you can do in a single day. Unless the transition is happening in the middle of a crisis, you have to give yourself and the elderly permission to work at a pace that you’re both comfortable with. Don’t attempt to downsize their whole house in one single weekend if you can avoid it. You should work at a leisurely pace because it’ll cut down the anxiety while providing you the opportunity to think about the time that has been spent in that house.

12Jan2021

Tips When Moving An Aging Loved One

January 12, 2021

Sue White

moving, Professional organizers, senior downsizing moving

Relocating an aging loved one could help make sure that they’re living in a safe home environment, they’re closer to family, and can live a healthier and more active lifestyle. Whether your parent is moving to an assisted living community or perhaps you need help with senior downsizing, or to your home, there are things you can do to make the transition smoother, simpler, and organized.

Planning For The Organized Move Of An Aging Loved One

Assign Moving Responsibilities

Most seniors have spent most of their lives gathering meaningful things. If your aging loved one is downsizing, they will eventually have to leave some of their things behind.

Begin small – Ask your loved one to begin with a room that doesn’t have that much sentimental value such as a guest suit or bathroom. They’ll ease into the process of downsizing with a feeling of accomplishment.

8Jan2021

10 Tips For An Organized Move

January 8, 2021

Sue White

home organizing, moving, professional organizer moving

It’s difficult to deal with the many different moving tasks. However, you can do it as long as you have the appropriate home organizing know-how. Although only a few people have a pro organizer mindset, it doesn’t mean you can’t have an organized move. As a matter of fact, you can choose from many moving tools such as packing calculators, checklists, and moving apps to make things easier.

Tips To Make Your Moving Experience Organized and Stress Free

Use Moving Apps

Download apps such as houzz, Nextdoor, Sortly, ParkMobile, LetGo, and Realtor.com for an easier and smoother moving experience. These are six of the best and most useful moving apps that can help you with the things that you need to do for your upcoming move.

17Dec2020

Senior Moving Checklist: What You Need To Know

December 17, 2020

Sue White

downsizing, moving, Professional organizers moving

Moving for a loved one or yourself can be a stressful and challenging experience. To assist you with the process, here are some senior moving checklist that could help you look for retirement communities, arrange the consolidation of your possessions, hire a mover, and schedule your travel.

Moving With Seniors Checklist

3 Months Before

Determine Your Needs

Create a list of all your needs
If you or your loved one is retiring, you also need to consider the location and the things you’d like to do to enjoy your retirement.

27Nov2020

How to Get Organized for a Smooth, Easy Move

November 27, 2020

Sue White

moving, packing, professional organizer moving

Whether you’re moving cross-country or just down the block, moving is always a big event that can create a myriad of challenges. Before you pack up the truck and hand over your keys, it’s important to get as organized as possible to ensure that your move is smooth and stress-free. Getting organized and preparing in advance will make moving day a much more pleasant experience. Read on for some tips to help you organize your move so that you’re ready when the big day arrives.

Be Patient and Prepare with Time

Even if you’re excited about your big move, it’s still a stressful journey. Make sure that you use the time you have before moving day to your advantage. If you have a specific move date already locked in, you’re already ahead of the game. Use this time wisely and make the most of the fact that you can plan ahead instead of rushing from one home to another. Here are a few ways you can prepare for your move in advance, so everything goes smoothly:

23Nov2020

Organizing, Planning, and Preparing For A Household Move

November 23, 2020

Sue White

declutter, moving, professional organizer moving

It doesn’t matter if you’ve already moved several time, you will always find something that you hope you have done differently. Here are moving tips to help you prepare for your move and how to make sure that your move remains on schedule.

Moving Tips

Preparing and Planning Your Move

Before anything else, the first thing that should be on top of your list is to create a plan that will help make sure that your move is on track. This will help reduce the stress and frustration associated with moving.

15Jul2020

Downsizing Tips: How To Get Rid of Clutter?

July 15, 2020

Sue White

declutter, downsizing, moving declutter

Everyone knows that clutter needs to go but it’s always easier to leave the task of decluttering for another day. If you are moving to a new home, then now is the perfect time to get this done.

Some people think that downsizing is only for retirees. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Even those with children in college or if their adult children have settled into their new lives may consider downsizing.

Deal With Easier Stuff First

Getting rid of clutter can be an overwhelming task and that’s one of the many reasons why many homeowners put off this task. So, to help you get started, you should deal with the things that you can easily part with.

Clothes – get rid of all those that no longer fit you, have not worn in years, or have stains on them.
Paper – get rid of paper clutter like manuals, extra copies, envelopes, or similar items that you no longer use.
Duplicates – Get rid of all the duplicates. Do you have 10 mugs in a house of 2? Do you have 5 black shirts when you only use 2 regularly?
Books – donate, sell, or give some of the books that you own.
Movies and Music – they’re most likely part of the service that you are already subscribed to so there’s no need to keep old music or movie tapes, CDs, or DVDs.

13Jul2020

Tips To Declutter and Downsize Your Home

July 13, 2020

Sue White

decluttering, moving, professional organizer declutter

One important thing when it comes to downsizing is to get rid of the things you don’t need in your life. It may seem quite simple but it’s a cumbersome process. You need thoughtful consideration and time. So, if you don’t have that much time or if you are not considering the consequences, you will wind up committing mistakes. You need to be smart when decluttering and downsizing.

Are Your Moving? Downsize The Big Stuff.

If you are moving to a smaller home, there’s no reason for you to bring too much stuff. Hauling big furniture will cost you a lot of money and if you have no place to put it in your new house, you’ll end up paying for a storage unit, which means extra cost. Check the floor plan of your new home. You can also do a walk through using a tape measure so you’ll get a feel of where you can place your sofas, chairs, and tables. You should make these decisions before moving. It will save you money and time.

23Jun2020

Home Organizing Tips For An Easier Move

June 23, 2020

Sue White

home organizing, moving, professional organizer moving

The thought that you’ll finally be moving to your new home can be very exciting. However, if you think about all the preparations you need to make for the big move can make any collected and calm individual anxious and frazzled. There’s no need for you to dread the actual moving day. There are things you can do to make moving more exciting and hassle free. Not to mention, you can always hire moving help for a more convenient move.

Prepare Early

It is better to declutter and pack early and not a few days before the move. If you do the latter, you’ll only make it harder on yourself and your loved ones. It’s best to prepare in phases. Four weeks before packing, you should begin the purging process. When you get rid of the items that you don’t want to bring to your new home. But you should not pack your house too early either. You don’t want to live in a home that is filled with boxes. Once you are done with the purging process then you can start packing at least seven days before the move.

23Mar2020

Blog for Jimmy Smith

March 23, 2020

Sue White

home staging, home staging Myrtle Beach, moving home staging

I was contacted by Jim Smith whose mother had passed recently and daddy was placed in a nursing home. Jim needed his parent’s townhouse cleaned out and staged so he could get ready to sell it. When I showed up for the initial assessment, I noticed all types of military memorabilia. His dad, Jimmy Smith, was an Army Veteran and couldn’t wait to show me all the medals and awards his dad received for his service during World War II.