Your Downsize Journey is SO much more than just Moving
Let Beyond the Move and our process assist you every step of the way.
Our Process is to assist you every step of the way.
Downsizing your home and moving is a stressful experience for anyone, but Older Adults are often greatly affected. After spending years in their family home, it's difficult and can be overwhelming to prepare for such a significant life transition. We provide a caring, thoughtful approach to your downsize and transition to your new home.
We provide compassionate support for decision-making, stress relief, and peace of mind.
We also understand that each situation is unique. Our specialized custom care plans are designed around your needs, or the needs of your loved one. We ensure you, and/or your loved one, are cared for each step of the way with a gentle, thoughtful approach.
Our services provide a caring, practical, and cost-efficient method to downsize and declutter your home.
Consult and Plan your move
- Determine your needs
- Develop an overall plan and strategy that covers all aspects of the move
Downsize
- Work with you to sort and downsize
- Identify items no longer needed and arrange sales (via MaxSold Auction), donation and disposal of unwanted items
Move
- Manage the process from scheduling movers, packing to unpacking – following all procedures and protocols at both ends to ensure the move is safe, time and cost-efficient.
Settle In
- Organize and setup to turn-key condition
- Remove all boxes and packing material
- Organize items that belong together for ease
Specialized Services – Tailored to your needs
- We can complete the move by hanging pictures, make up beds, and organize cupboards just to name a few of the extras we do!
MEET THE OWNER
Lee Ann Slute
Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA) ®
Several recent life changes presented the opportunity to re-evaluate what, and who are the most important to me. The result was launching my small business — Beyond the Move.
In 2020, I had the opportunity to assist a family member with their downsize and move. It was a significant life transition and I was honoured to be part of it. The experience was both rewarding and eye-opening.
I have also assisted a loved one through the process of transitioning to a retirement home. I understand first-hand the emotional and logistical challenges that come with such a significant life change.
These personal experiences, combined with my professional background, inspired me to create a business dedicated to helping others navigate this journey with compassion and care.
I bring over 30 years of corporate career experience in project management, operations, and client services — skills that translate directly into the meticulous planning and execution required for a successful move.
Based in Durham Region and Port Perry, Ontario, I am proud to serve older adults and their families throughout the region.
I look forward to meeting with you and learning how Beyond the Move can assist you or your loved one through this important life transition.
SERVICES
Our Core Services are delivered by our caring, compassionate team
- Initial Consultation (no charge)
- Introductions and needs assessment (In-Home)
- Pre-Move Preparation and Planning
- Pre-Move
- Downsize (Declutter, Sort, Organize)
- Floor/Space Planning
- New home familiarity
- Determine what will fit and be moved
- Arrange for Sale (via MaxSold), Donation & Disposal of excess items
- Sort and Pack
- Schedule Professional Movers
- Move-Day
- Supervise and Oversee 'Move Day' from start to finish
- Special Services
- Unpack, organize, and set up the new residence to turn-key condition
- Arrange furniture, hang pictures
- Electronics, TV installation & setup (upon request)
- Grocery shop
- Assemble furniture
- Check-in / Follow-up after the move is complete (make minor adjustments)
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