The primary purpose of a senior move manager is to help seniors transition from one home to another.

Pretty straight forward, right? As a matter of fact, I am certain that many of you have helped parents or other family members in this process. If you have, you know that the struggle is real. If you have not been a part of this process, just take our word on this. There are many moving parts that go into any move. Helping to move a senior person raises the process to another level.

We shall start with moving from one home to another – for anyone. Take a minute to think about what you will need to accomplish prior and on “moving day”.

1. Will all of your things fit into the new space?
2. Create a layout to make sure!
3. Do you need to bring everything from the old home to your new home?
4. If you need to sort through and downsize your belongings, what will you do with the things that are not scheduled to make the trip to the new home?
5. Arrange for movers
6. Transfer utilities
7. Pack
8. Unpack and remove all packing
9. Set up and decorate your new home
10. Prepare your prior house for sale

Pay special attention to #4, as this can be a very time consuming, essential step. Failure to execute this step properly may mean that you are paying a mover to transport things that you no longer need. If there are large pieces that need to be donated, allow yourself two to three weeks for a charitable organization to make the pick up. You also have the option of selling some things. Again, allow time for that to take place!

If you have noticed your stress levels rising, imagine doing this as a senior citizen! Not only is this a physically exhausting and time consuming task, but it also takes a mental toll.

This is the point where it may make sense to contact someone who can help with the fine details of your upcoming move. Choices for help may include family members, an organizer (for obvious reasons) or a moving company (who can pack your items). The senior move manager will be able to help you with almost every aspect of your move, including the organization, the packing, the unpacking and setting up your new home. Depending on the work that you are looking to have done and the senior move management company, some companies can get you packing and moved in one day!

Senior move managers will work closely with each of their clients to achieve established goals within a realistic time frame. Of course, the more time that is available for you to work with the senior move manager, the less stress there will be. Working within a time crunch, however, is no reason to fret. Your senior move manager will help you to focus on the essentials that need to be tremendously helpful, relieving you of having to make what are often emotional choices rather than practical choices.

Now that you’re “on board” with the idea of hiring a senior move manager, your next question may be “Where/How do I find one?”

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