Busy Buddies specializes in caring transitions, which involves assisting with the many tiny details and decisions involved in moving older members of the family to a new home. Moving an older loved one requires special care and consideration because they often have very strong memories associated with their current house. Here are some tips to reduce the stress of moving with a senior:
Plan and Organize Early
It’s never too soon to start planning for the move. You will need to start organizing your older loved one’s things. Figure out which things to keep and which things to give away, sell, donate or dispose of. Once you’ve figured out what to keep, start packing. It’s better to pack things a long time before the actual move to prevent delays.
Keep Your Older Family Members’ Comfort in Mind
As an elderly moving services provider, we believe you should always keep your older family members’ comfort in mind when moving. Think about whether they’ll be comfortable during the move and choose travel options based on that. In addition, make sure that all the paperwork is done in advance of the move. All legal documents should be up to date and in order and all medical records should be transferred. If your loved one is on an HMO or PPO, then find out about their coverage in their new location.
Work With a Senior Move Manager
Consider working with a senior move manager if you want to the move to be completely stress-free. A senior move manager will help you organize, plan, declutter, pack, move and unpack all of your older loved one’s things. They can help simplify the process and help you decide the best course of action when it comes to the move.
We have been moving elderly parents and other members of the family for decades. We are a full-service senior move management company and we specialize in all aspects of move coordination, downsizing, organization, moving and storage. We want to make your upcoming move easy for you. Call us at (703) 828-1833 to learn more about our services or to ask for a free estimate. We serve Arlington and nearby areas in VA.
