Moving as a senior can be tricky. It’s a lot of work to pack up and relocate, so much so that many
seniors don’t want to handle the burden alone.
Luckily, there are some exceptional senior moving services available that can help. If you want to
make sure that you can relocate to the best home for you successfully, SLG Senior Care discusses
what you need to do if your move focuses on a move to assisted living, memory care or independent
living.
Find the Right Home
Before you start planning your move, you need to determine where you’re headed. Exactly how you
should approach this will vary depending on your needs and preferences. In some cases, this may
mean selling your current home and buying a new one, potentially downsizing as you do. In others, it
might mean shifting from a house to an apartment or condo, reducing your maintenance
requirements.
If you want to find the right residential care home or senior community for you, working with SLG
Senior Care might be your best move. They can assess your unique needs and match you with the
ideal destination, ensuring you’re moving to a place that can provide you with the proper amount of
support and the optimal local culture.
Get Senior Moving Services to help with your move
Senior moving services focus specifically on helping older adults relocate successfully. By going this
direction, you’ll partner with a senior move manager that can coordinate the process, assist with
organization, streamline downsizing, and help with packing and unpacking.
If you are downsizing and have personal property you no longer want to keep, your senior move
manager can assist with its removal. For example, they may be able to coordinate an estate sale,
consignment shop sales, or donations to a local charity-run thrift store.
A senior move manager may also be able to assist with the sale of your home. Along with preparing
the property for sale, they can coordinate with a realtor to streamline the process.
As you begin your search for a senior moving service, focus on National Association of Senior &
Specialty Move Managers (NASMM) member companies. Those moving services undergo training
focused on senior move management, giving them comprehensive knowledge on how to address
your needs.
Additionally, make sure to read reviews and customer testimonials as you explore your options. If
possible, request referrals so that you can contact past customers. That lets you learn about other
people’s experiences directly, which is beneficial.
Settle in at Your New House or Condo
After you finish moving, it’s time to get settled in at your new home. While most of that will involve
activities like unpacking and personalizing the space, other steps are also crucial.
For example, if you are moving to a single family home or condo you’ll want to get your locks
rekeyed. Start that process by searching for the closest locksmith to me. Next, reach customer
testimonials and review any ratings.
As you narrow down your options, make sure that you focus on locksmiths that are licensed,
bonded, and insured. Rekeying a door can cost around $50 to $150, though prices do vary by area.
Still, you want to make sure you’re getting quality work, so ensuring the locksmith is licensed,
bonded, and insured is essential.
Another thing you may want to do is replace your toilet seats. It’s also wise to change HVAC filters
and smoke detector batteries. It’s also not a bad idea to look at the water heater, fridge, and freezer
to see if they are at your optimal temperature. That way, everything is in good shape and will meet
your needs.
