Moving Day: Savvy Tips for Moving Senior Adults
For senior adults, the thought of moving can be overwhelming. Emotions run high, and memories abound. The reality is, people, resist change for numerous reasons. Gaining some insight into how the seniors in your life feel about moving can depend significantly on where they’re headed. There are many proven methods available that could make moving day easier for you.
Top Tips for Smooth Moves
Moving under any circumstances can be difficult for anyone. Depending on the person, moving presents challenges that affect them both physically and emotionally. During a person’s lifetime, it’s natural to become comfortable and secure in familiar surroundings resisting change whenever possible. Understandably, there would be fear of the unknown.
Moving day doesn’t have to be hard. You can provide strength, knowledge, and love by knowing how to handle the circumstances. When the time comes, you can be there with answers and techniques that work. Here are several useful tips for a successful move:
Start a Checklist 2 Months Before Moving
Using a checklist keeps you organized while providing immediate access to dates, times, and appointments. The best time to start your list is two months beforehand or as soon as you know. Here are some useful tips you can benefit from prior to moving day:
- Mobile accessibility: Seniors should enjoy their new home and look forward to relocating with peace of mind. A new home can be a welcome answer to many seniors who require wheelchair accessibility. Always plan for the future when moving a senior with or without mobility issues – they can arise at any time.
- Research moving expenses: Make sure the estimates you get are for total costs. Ask for a breakdown of costs, including mileage, packing, and delivery times.
- Sort, organize, and give away: Moving day can be more comfortable when useful or personal items can be recycled to help a charity or shelter. In some cases, an individual may opt for a storage unit. Decide ahead of time how large your storage unit needs to be, the monthly cost, cleaning, and lock.
- Book the movers: The weather can be a determining factor when planning a move with seniors. Mobility is critical as well as warmth and restroom access. Remember, when relocating over the spring and summer months, book your movers as soon as possible.
30 Days Before Moving
- Inventory all valuables
- Confirm the date and time of movers
- Secure important papers and documents
- Notify doctors, post office, pharmacy regarding refills
1 Week Before Moving Day
- Pack any prescribed medication
- Charity pickup
- Forwarding mail
- Call homeowners and car insurance companies
- Shut off dates for utilities
- Notify any auto-ship subscriptions
Healthy senior adults want to maintain their independence as long as they can. Mayberry Gardens is a real home environment, not a facility, welcoming you home to your kitchen, dining, living, and laundry room. Residents enjoy choosing their perfectly sized unit while enjoying activities, special holiday events, lectures, day trips, and community engagements.
The best tip for moving seniors is to talk with them about their wants and needs. Take the time to research the new location so you can answer any questions that may arise. The knowledgeable, compassionate staff at Mayberry Gardens welcomes the opportunity to speak with you. Click this contact us link for more information or to schedule a tour.