Helping Seniors Move: Advice for an Easy Transition

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Helping Seniors Move: Advice for an Easy Transition

Moving homes is a particularly challenging time for most of us, but moving poses additional unique challenges for seniors. There is the tiring act of physically moving somewhere and the emotionally burdensome act of downsizing and finding the perfect home. The anxiety associated with moving can take a toll on seniors. However, you can prevent the toll of this transition by hiring a moving service that specializes in seniors' moves.

How will these services benefit you? Realty Executives walks you through easing your way through the moving process.

Organize the Actual Transition

You want to set yourself up for success -- both at your old house and your new one. Hiring caretakers to handle time-consuming tasks like cleaning the house, emptying the fridge, and disconnecting the utilities is an excellent place to start. Do some research about key additions to increase your property's value, and learn about the local real estate market to figure out how much you'll get from the sale of your home. 

According to this AARP study, 70% of seniors move to be closer to family. So staying with your family or at a hotel until the new house is set up and comfortable is an excellent way to ease your move. This way, your transition will be seamless, as you move from one 'home' to another.

Hiring Movers

Hiring professional movers is a great way to reduce effort and stress -- and using a moving company has the added benefit of allowing you to browse ratings and reviews before you make a selection. To get a good idea if a company will be right for you, you can also ask them some important questions:

• Do you have experience working with seniors?
• Can you provide references?
• What are your professional credentials? 
• What are the services included in a typical move?

Once you get a good idea of the company's services, you can get into the budget and other practical concerns. While senior movers may come at a higher price point, they will save you considerable headaches down the line.

Getting Settled

Planning is going to get you everywhere. Set up a line of communication with your senior move manager and moving company so that expectations are set upfront. Go slow, and communicate how you'd like to set your new home up rather than trying to control the process yourself. 

While setting up your home, make sure you take steps to help eliminate tripping hazards such as cords, cables, rugs. Also, make sure that you have adequate lighting in your bedroom, hallways, and bathrooms; this can help you avoid a fall during the middle of the night.

You'll also want to ensure that you keep your medicines and other essentials on hand, so you're not looking for them when you're getting settled. Get the place set up with state-of-the-art security. You can ask your moving manager to get the locks re-keyed for ultimate safety. 

Moving is stressful -- but the good news is that help is out there if you need it. Hiring movers specializing in senior services will be beneficial, as the process will be streamlined and more efficient as it caters to seniors. Easing the burden of moving can go a long way in a joyful, seamless experience and an easy transition to your new home.

Realty Executives has a simple but important goal: to help you find your next dream home. Start your search today by exploring our website.

Provided By: Shirley Martin