When seniors move out of their home, it’s typically to head toward warmer weather or because they are moving out of a larger home into something that’s easier to take care of. Whatever the reason, moving a senior out of their current home can be a bit more of a challenge, especially if they are not fully sure if they want to move (which usually happens if the move is for medical purposes). If you’re planning such a move, you’ll want to take advantage of these tips for making the move go smoother both for you and for the senior.

Start Early

There are usually some hiccups whenever it comes to packing a home up, so the earlier you’re able to start, the better. This is especially true if the senior wants to be on hand throughout the course of the move. He or she may want to go through everything, which will take time. Packing a lifetime of memories into boxes is not something that goes quickly. Trying to pack a bit every day will help speed up the process because you don’t want to rush at the end. This will make life easier for everyone if you can start early when moving seniors.

Bring In Help

Packing and moving requires a good amount of lifting, kneeling, bending, and manual labor. This may not be great for someone with sore joints and other movement issues. Thankfully, you don’t need to do all of this on your own. You can bring in professional help with the aid of a pro moving company. Winter Moving & Storage can help you with this. This will also help make the move go faster, which is good if you’re running out of time (or if you just need some help loading up the truck near the end).

Moving Sale

Hopefully, the senior who is moving will be open to a yard sale. Moving to another home will reveal some very interesting items, and yet some of these items will only take up space at the new house. Additionally, the new house may not be as large as the current property, which can cause some issues if you’re moving everything. A moving sale will help rid some of the items, and it can bring in some cash that will make paying for the move that much easier.  Other items, if possible, should be donated.

Take Them Out Of The Home

For some seniors, it can be difficult to move out of the house. It’s also difficult to see some items sold off. It may be best to take them out of the house and occupy their mind while their items are being sold or packed up. This will help reduce their stress levels while making the overall packing process go that much easier.

Help With Moving

One way to help with the moving process is by bringing in a team of professionals. Whether it is you moving, your parents, or moving seniors for someone else you are close to, you need to do what you can to ease their minds. With a professional company such as Winter Moving & Storage, you’ll have access to individuals who do nothing but move boxes, drive trucks, and pack every day of the year. Knowing all of the breakables will be packaged safety will help keep everyone’s mind at ease. So, if you’re interested in learning more about the services offered or you’re ready to schedule assistance with the upcoming move, all you need to do is give us a call today. We’re here and ready to help you with all of your upcoming moving needs.