Testimonials

Testimonials

What my client say about me

“Jennie guided us through one of the hardest transitions.”

Family after moving their mother-in-law into a nursing home

“Jennie supported us through one of the hardest transitions, moving my mother-in-law into a nursing home. She researched and visited options with joy, kept us updated on what she thought worked well (and what didn’t), and guided us to the right choice.

As a family we weren’t able to manage the process ourselves, but Jennie took care of everything from start to finish, always reassuring us along the way. Most importantly, Joy herself felt happy and confident with Jennie by her side. By the end it truly felt like Jennie had become part of our family. We couldn’t have wished for more.

“Jennie made us believe we could do it.”

After years of putting it off, we finally decided to move and with Jennie’s support, what once felt overwhelming became an achievable and even enjoyable new beginning.

For some time, the idea of moving had been discussed, but then an ideal property came on the market and we decided to go for it! But the whole process was daunting. Perhaps the idea of actually clearing out and moving the accumulated stuff of 36 years was the hardest. Right from the beginning, Jennie's support made us believe 'We can do this!' This started with viewing the new property and helping us imagine how it would work for us. Then quickly helping us to get our existing property ready for a photo-shoot and to appeal to prospective purchasers. Having someone to share details with relieved a great deal of strain. All the time, Jennie's positive attitude and helpful suggestions encouraged us. Ultimately, the speed of the move was dictated by the legal process. With Jennie's help we were able to make use of that time to sort, select and dispose of surplus possessions and to plan the best choices for our new property. Almost nothing was dumped. She helped find places to sell or donate our unwanted possessions. This was a great comfort to us all. Having Jennie's help, a view from outside as it were, could make all the difference. Older people considering downsizing often feel daunted by the prospect, and too often put it off until it's too late. If you are considering downsizing 'sometime in the near future' don't delay, speak to Jennie, start the ball rolling, you have nothing to lose. She has the experience to help you examine your options, which may include 'not now, but keep in touch, maybe in the near future!

“Jennie made a difficult transition feel effortless.”

Client after moving from a family home to residential living

Jennie has been quite fantastic. One big thing that a blind person needs is familiarity, and that allows an individual to remain independent. This combined with Jennie’s kindness, humour and understanding made her ideal to help with domestic and personal matters on a weekly basis. Also her experience of being an Occupational Therapist gave her a real understanding of a person’s needs, and especially when leaving a family home and moving into a residential home. The decision to move and the practicalities of doing it - what to take, where will it all fit, who will do it, was all made as smooth as possible with Jennie’s help. Her ongoing support once the move had been made allowed settling in, with close communication with new people regarding personal needs and wishes. 

For all the above, I can highly recommend Jennie.

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