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I have Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia and am 80yrs

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You can also contact the local area Agency on Aging and ask if there are any volunteer-based agencies who would help. A lot of cities have community service organizations who could move the furniture for you.
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The Alzheimers Assn. also provides lists of potential contractors, and is much quicker in responding than the AAA.  I've found the Jewish Welfare Services to be helpful as well.

Not to frighten you, but I'd try to find a company with reasonable rates and workers' compensation insurance for its employees, especially if they'll be moving large objects.   You don't want to incur liability is someone is injured while moving.  And liability can be a factor if someone if providing free services.  

I mention this b/c some contractors with whom I've discussed volunteer work have advised that they will not work with charities b/c the charities demand that the contractors assume liability for the project, which they would anyway if they were paid.   But they're not.   And if I remember correctly, the charity also demanded to be indemnified.   

I used to recommend these charities b/c they provided free assistance to those in need, but that was before I learned how some contractors view these agencies and the situations that are created by their involvement. 

How much furniture has to be moved?   A bed, dressers, etc.?   You might be able to hire a small moving company, like Two Men and a Truck.  My aunt hired them to move her bedroom furniture downstairs and was pleased with them. 

Another option is to search in your area for companies that specialize in mobility based solutions.  These are the companies that provide work ranging from installation of grab bars to construction of ramps.    These companies also typically participate in the AAA annual Caregiver Expos.   

I did a quick search for your area:  you can start here and check out these companies:

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=Q05YXYW6CJCp_Qb4voX4CA&q=Mobility+companies%2C+Beaverton%2C+Oregon&oq=Mobility+companies%2C+Beaverton%2C+Oregon&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i22i29i30.2772.12979..13194...4.0..0.213.3889.28j12j1......0....1..gws-wiz.....6..0j0i131j0i308i154j0i10j0i22i30j0i22i10i30j33i160j0i13j0i8i13i30j33i299.4kCW7bah9ho&ved=0ahUKEwjF57-By4rkAhWQVN8KHXhfAY8Q4dUDCAs&uact=5#spf=1566068293809.  

Also:   if you have a downstairs bathroom, will it require any adaption, such as grab bars?
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