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Moving into assisted living can be a big change, even if it’s necessary for your health. You may be concerned that you’re giving up your freedom, but in some ways, you’re actually gaining more. These living facilities are designed to be fully assessable, which means you’re likely to find it easier to get around in your apartment. Many offer daily activities and events plus transportation to doctors’ offices and other locations.
Even though you may be giving up your own home or apartment, you still get to take your own furniture and other items to your new home. Assisted living facilities are very similar to apartment complexes. You have your own private space that may include a living space, dining area, kitchen, bedroom, and more. Some even give you the option of two- and even three-bedroom floorplans and include outdoor spaces such as patios and balconies.
If you’re moving from a larger space, you may find that you can’t take all of your furniture. What can you do with it? There are a few options, including calling Junk King North Texas. Here are some of the things you may need to consider before you move into assisted living, including what to do with some of your possessions.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Some people put off moving into assisted living for as long as possible. While there are no set rules about when or even if you should consider this move, there are some things to keep in mind. If you’ve fallen several times at home or had any sort of medical emergency, it may no longer be completely safe for you to stay in your home. These types of accidents can be very dangerous. If you were to fall and not be able to get up, it could be hours or even days before someone checks on you if you aren’t near a phone. Being in an assisted living center prevents such emergencies because help is always nearby.
Being unable to keep up with your housework and other daily tasks may also be a sign that it’s time to move. If you don’t have family nearby or someone who is willing to help you with tasks such as mowing the yard, changing lightbulbs, or other things that may now be physically challenging for you, your home may start to deteriorate.
Every situation is different, of course, and only you can truly judge when the right time to move into assisted living is. If you’re able to easily move around your home and take care of tasks without any problems, you may want to stay in it for as long as possible. On the other hand, if you’re tired of yard work, house maintenance, or paying people to do either, it may be time to consider a simpler lifestyle.
Making the Move
The first step, of course, is to find the perfect new home for you. There are likely to be a number of assisted living facilities near you. However, you don’t necessarily have to move into any of them. If your family lives in another city or state, you could move to be closer to them. You could also move somewhere warmer or that has a cheaper cost of living. Many seniors retire to states such as Florida or Arizona. You can really live your retirement years wherever you want, so take a little time and really think it through.
Once you have selected a place and secured a move-in date, it’s time to start packing. This can be a fairly large job if you’ve lived in the same home for decades and have accumulated a lot of stuff. You’ll want to get measurements of your new home so you can figure out what furniture you can realistically take with you.
Once you have a list of what you want, what do you do with the rest? Here are a few suggestions.
Give Things to Your Children
If your kids haven’t come to collect everything that they left at your home, now’s the time to call them up. They may have left a lot of their old childhood possessions behind when they moved out for college, and you may still have those items taking up space in the closet, attic, garage, or basement. Now is the time to let them know that if they want these things, they need to come get them.
Your kids may also want some of the furniture you don’t plan on taking with you. If you haven’t redone their childhood rooms, for example, they may want their old bed or desk for their children. Even if you have, they may want to take your guest bed or any number of other things you won’t need to move. If you have more than one child, though, be ready to serve as a mediator if more than one of them lays claim to something.
Offer Items to Friends and Other Family
If your kids pass on some of your furniture, you could ask your friends or other family members. They may be in need of a new chair or have kids who are moving out and need some furniture for their first apartment or house. For items that have been in your family for a few generations or more, you will definitely want to ask family members if they want them before you get rid of them.
Have a Yard Sale
Once everyone you’ve asked has passed on the things you can’t take to assisted living, you have a few options. You could have a yard sale or list things online. This is a good way to make a little extra money. If you have some items such as antique furniture that you’ve decided to part with, you may want to consult an expert in that area. They may be able to find a buyer for you.
Consignment shops may be another option. You do have to have a way of getting your furniture and other items to these shops, but once you do, they handle everything else. They will take a percentage of the sale price as a commission, of course, but you don’t have to worry about doing any of the work.
Donate Things
Finally, if you don’t know someone to give items to and don’t want to deal with trying to sell them, you can donate them. There are many local charities that will take gently used furniture, clothing, toys, and other items. Often, people will give away things to their friends and family, try to sell some of the other items, and donate whatever is left before they move. You will want to check with the charity or other organization before you pack up everything just to make certain they accept what you’re donating.
How Can Junk King Help You in Moving to Assisted Living?
Junk King can play a key part in two different areas of your move. First, we can pick up any junk you need to get rid of. This includes any busted appliances, furniture, and much more. We take old electronics, hot tubs, boats, mattresses, and much more. Before we take any of the items we collect to the landfill, we sort out things that can still be used. We donate these to our local partners who see to it they get to those in need.
This means you don’t have to deal with donating things yourself—when it comes to your old furniture and other large items, we can actually donate them for you. We also recycle everything we can to further reduce how much junk actually goes into the landfill.
The second way we can help is if you need to have some updates made to your home before you sell it. Many people who are moving into assisted living are focused on what their new home will and will not have for them. They’re very worried about their freedom to come and go as they please or about how they will get on with their neighbors. They may not give much thought to the house they’re leaving.
However, if you’re going to sell the property, you want to be certain you get what it’s worth. That may mean doing some minor repairs or updates. These projects are going to generate debris. Junk King can haul off most construction debris, including drywall, old cabinets, and tile. We can take just about anything as long as it isn’t hazardous waste.
Ready to Move to Assisted Living? Call Junk King North Texas Today
Moving into assisted living doesn’t have to change your life, nor does it have to be a ton of work. Once you know what junk you need to get rid of and what stuff you want Junk King to take to donate, all you have to do is give us a call. We will provide you with a free, no-obligation quote and schedule a pickup time that is convenient for you.
Reach out to Junk King North Texas today by calling 1-888-888-JUNK, texting us at 1-737-888-5865, or by using our online price estimator and booking tool.
