"I’m Moving... But Where Do I Start?!"
Moving Tips for Older Adults Who Are Planning
To Relocate
As a result of their declining health, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have decided to move to an assisted living facility. The three adult Wilson children are supportive of their parents’ decision but do not live near their parents and have full-time jobs. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will not require much downsizing but they are physically unable to sort and pack their belongings.
Dr. Carter has decided to move to a retirement community. Dr. Carter’s wife died earlier this year and he no longer wants the burden of taking care of his house. Although Dr. Carter was an accomplished professional, he always relied on his wife to take care of the household-related tasks. He is not sure how to begin to sort through and organize all his belongings. He doesn’t know what to do with the unwanted items. Unfortunately, Dr. Carter does not have any relatives to help him with this process.
Senior Move Managers can address the specific needs of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Carter, as well as other moving-related dilemmas that older adults may face. Although their backgrounds vary, Senior Move Managers are professionals who share a commitment to working with seniors and helping them and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation.
Senior Move Managers can provide a variety of services which are personalized to address the specific needs of their clients. Senior Move Managers can help with organizing, sorting and downsizing the client’s belongings as well as arrange for the profitable disposal of unwanted items through auction, estate sale, buy-out, consignment or donation.
Senior Move Managers are not movers but frequently interview, schedule and oversee movers, and arrange shipping and storage. They are experts at packing and unpacking and setting up the client’s new home. Since they recognize that each move is different and requires a unique combination of services, they are flexible about their role in the relocation process. They are client-centered professionals who have an extensive knowledge base about all facets of relocation including the costs, quality and availability of resources in the client’s community. Their goal is the successful relocation of the client and they are ready to provide a host of services to achieve that goal.