Margaret Wilson loves moving - and more importantly, she loves to help other people de-clutter and ease the moving process:
Why moving home gets
harder the older you are…
The benefits of moving to a smaller, more manageable property can be
huge for an elderly person who is losing their mobility, needing to raise funds
for their care or wanting to move closer to family and friends. But a great
many people are unable to make that move – simply because they cannot face
letting go of decades of accumulated belongings
and all the memories attached.
“The prospect of packing up a
beloved home can seem overwhelming. For many elderly people, this becomes a
reason to delay or defer a move that would really help their health and, quite
possibly, their finances,” says Margaret Wilson, director of Supported Moves Ltd.
Families may
not be close at hand, may be busy with their own careers and lives and
sometimes, there is simply no family to help. So what choices exist for an
elderly person who wants to downsize?
With the
help of Margaret, a professional ‘declutterer and downsizer’ and former
psychiatric nurse, the move can be made as stress-free as possible.
“Supporting an elderly person to
make a move means much more than simply packing up boxes and calling in a
removal firm,” says Margaret. “It’s really important to recognize and
understand the physical, emotional and cognitive changes faced by an older
adult - and the impact this will have on their ability to cope with a move.”
“No one should underestimate the
emotional impact that clearing and sorting a lifetime’s possessions will have:
the process will involve rediscovering forgotten possessions, reliving memories
that may be bitter-sweet and making dozens of decisions that will have
permanent impact.”
The service offered by Supported
Moves is comprehensive and bespoke. It can involve any or all aspects of moving such as:
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Decluttering to help decide what
to take
- Disposing of
unneeded belongings, by recycling, making donations to a charity or by selling
professionally or online
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Measuring up and planning the
layout for the new home
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Packing precious belongings
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Supervising the removal team on
moving day
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Setting up the new home ready for
to walk in and feel at home
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Making the old home look its best
so that it sells quickly for a good price
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Re-homing or transporting a
beloved pet!
Help is also available to people
who are thinking about a move in the future or who wish to stay in their
present home, but need to make changes to accommodate their health and
mobility.
“Sometimes decluttering is
necessary to make a home into a safe and comfortable environment,” adds
Margaret. “I always advise that it is never too early to start the process.
Better to begin making decisions about your possessions in your own time,
instead of waiting until ill-health or circumstances forces a hasty move on
you.”
Extreme hoarding behaviour has
been highlighted recently in the press and on television. Not many people fall
into the category of OCD (Obsessive Compulsory Disorder) but many more than
previously suspected have problems with overly large collections and
accumulations that would deter potential home sales and threaten health.
Supported Moves works in partnership with the homeowner, to enable them to
regain control of their property and move forward.
Supported Moves is a new and
innovative business in the North West of England. Families often make an
enquiry but estate agents, solicitors dealing with Wills and Probate, financial
planners or others, can also introduce their clients to the professional and
caring service that will enable them to make a desired transition with peace of
mind all round.
For more information, please
contact Margaret Wilson on 01772 686800 or 07999 063407 or visit www.supportedmoves.co.uk. All clients are offered a free consultation, with family or
friends welcome to participate.
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