Things to do before your move

It is never too early to start sorting for your move.  Start with your closets, cupboards, kitchen, attics and garage(s).

Start thinking about items you want to take to your new home.

This is the time to begin distributing things to family members and friends.  Keep those mementos that mean the most to you.

Get rid of anything that is not fixable.  Donate clothes and other items that are just taking up space.

Begin to use up canned and frozen foods.

Have draperies, rugs, and other linens cleaned before the move.

Set a move date.

Develop a customized floor plan with your move manager.

Arrange to transfer phone, cable, newspaper, address and other utilities. (Your Senior Move Manager can handle all of these things for you!)

Get a moving estimate and decide on a moving company.

Remember, the more items you discard before the move the less your moving bill will be.

Organize and update all medications.  Go through medicine chests and throw out anything that is expired or no longer necessary. 

Arrange for overnight accommodations if necessary.

Let your Move Manager assist you with sorting and packing.

Take a deep breath and relax…..have a nice lunch with family or friends.

Call today for your free in home consultation so that you, too, can enjoy as stress-free a move as you’ve ever made!

Relax knowing that your Senior Move Manager is unpacking and setting up your new home just the way you want it and they will even remove all boxes and packing materials! 

And most importantly - call your Senior Move Manager first! They can help you with all of the above and more!

Resources

American Association of Retired Persons; aarp.org/states/fl
American Federation for Aging; infoaging.org
Caring Times©; caringtimes.org
Family Caregiving 101; familycaregiving101.org
National Institute of Health; nihseniorhealth.gov/
The National Family Caregivers Association; thefamilycaregiver.org