There’s no denying that our belongings tend to grow over the years. From our children’s artwork to travel souvenirs, the home gets filled with assorted items.
Unfortunately, it’s just possible to carry all of it with you to a senior community. Before moving to assisted living in South Bay, it’s important to take some time to intentionally downsize. Starting the process early will give you the time to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate or sell.
These 3 tips will help you through the process of downsizing without the stress.
Get The Home Ready to Sell
You’ve decorated your home and love it as it is. You love the bohemian colors and zany wallpaper. However, it’s time to take a step back and look at it through potential buyers’ eyes.
- Will the décor appeal to most buyers? A fresh coat of paint in a universal color may help increase the value of your home.
- How about the bathrooms? Do they need to be overhauled partially or completely? Getting quotes and getting the home ready to sell early will help you get the highest price for your home. This money will come in really handy to cover the cost of assisted living.
Take Time To Declutter
Once you’ve decided about the move to assisted living in South Bay, it’s time to get serious about decluttering. Go through your closets, kitchen cabinets, basement and other cupboards.
Keep three boxes ready. Fill one with things you want to take with you. Fill the second with things you can donate to charity and in the last, put all things that go to the trash.
Decluttering is difficult, which is why so many people put it on hold and many just never get round to it. Starting early and decluttering a little at a time can help ease the stress while you come to terms with the idea of getting rid of things that are no longer useful.
Decide What To Pack
It’s a good idea to call the senior community and ask what items they provide in the room and what you need to take. Ask them about their recommendations and tips about what to pack. With years of experience, they will be able to give you practical advice so you don’t pack too much or too little.
It’s also a good idea to check out the square area of your room and the floor plan. This will allow you to plan better about what to take and what not to. If you can take your own furniture, measuring the room and planning the layout in advance can help you avoid making a mistake with taking furniture that’s too big to fit.
In general, it’s a good idea to take multi-purpose furniture. This type of furniture tends to be compact and serves multiple purposes without occupying too much floor space and cluttering up your room.
Make sure to carry along a select few personal mementos, photographs, and other items that have special meaning for you. These will add a personal touch to your room and let you carve out your own special space in any assisted living in South Bay.
