What’s the timeline for downsizing?

Posted on by Bob Morton
For most homeowners, a new chapter can begin once the downsizing process starts. It might take some time to do, however. In fact, proper downsizing can last anywhere from several months to a whole year. Care to Move is available to help you with the process as much or as little as you require, in the timeframe that suits you best. Some simple guidelines to follow are: 1 year: LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE • Talk to so someone about downsizing, perhaps with your spouse, friends or someone else y...
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Case study – clearing family home after moving mum and dad into care

Posted on by Bob Morton
Sometimes you need a little extra care to move. Especially when it's your parents time to leave the family home and they've been there for 48 years! Read our case study on how a family in Tingalpa cleared and cleaned, maintained and sold their parents' house with ease and continued on with their own, busy lives. Care to Move Director, Leah Steinberg was on the way to Moreton Island for a sneaky weekend getaway, when she got the call from Scott... "Yes...hi...would you be able to come and m...
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Talking to your parents about moving into aged care

Posted on by Bob Morton
Helping your elderly parents maintain their independence in their own home can be a Catch 22 situation. On one hand, remaining in a familiar environment can reduce anxiety and save some money. On the other hand, their loneliness and worries about safety can quickly outweigh in-home care.  Sometimes making a move is the safest option, but talking about moving into aged care can be hard. If your parents have always maintained they will stay in their own home, convincing them to move to a retire...
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