Whether you’re a senior citizen ready to downsize to a smaller home or helping to move your elderly parents into a new house, there are several steps to take to help make the move as smooth as possible. Moving can be difficult for anyone of any age, which is why it’s important to be prepared with these 10 essential senior moving tips.
Before you start any part of moving or packing, create a checklist of everything you need to do. Include things like packing, finding a moving company or scheduling a moving truck, and important dates. Be sure to check things off as you get them done so that you can easily tell what you have left to do.
If you’re downsizing your home, you’ll need to sort through all your personal belongings to decide what comes with you and what doesn’t. To make this easier, you could try separating your items into different categories, such as “keep,” “throw away,” “storage,” or “give away.”
If your children, friends, or other family members are helping you with your move, be sure to keep them up to date with the move. Make sure everyone knows what’s going on, when you need their help, and other important dates. This will help keep stress low for everyone involved.
If you’re going to pack up your home on your own or with the help of friends and family, you’ll want to make sure you have all the supplies you need. Make sure you have plenty of boxes, packing tape, and cushioning material, such as bubble wrap or packing peanuts, on hand. You can also buy items like mattress bags and moving blankets to protect your furniture.
Once you start packing up your home, it’s important to keep an organized system. A great method is to pack your boxes by room. Keep all your kitchen supplies together and label your boxes. Do the same for each room in your house. This makes unpacking in your new home much easier.
If you’re hiring a senior moving company, you’ll want to make sure you do your research and read customer reviews. This will help you find the best company for the job while also ensuring all of your belongings and furniture stay safe during the move.
When the big day comes around, know your limits. If you’ve hired a moving company, they should be doing all of the heavy lifting for you. But if you’re moving with the help of friends and family, listen to what your body is telling you and take breaks as you need them to help you stay safe.
Be sure to also prepare for your move by taking care of any mail or bills that will need to be sent to your new address. You can contact your billing companies to change your address, but it’s also smart to have your mail forwarded to make sure you don’t miss any important documents that may get sent to your old address.
When moving as a senior citizen, it’s important to recognize that you could hurt yourself during the move. If you don’t already have a medical plan, be sure to have one set up ahead of the move to prepare for any accidents or health-related issues that could happen.
Once the big move is over, it’s time to settle into your new home. Take your time unpacking so that you don’t exert yourself, and once your new home is set up and unpacked, enjoy your life in your new home!
When you’re ready to move, be sure to keep in mind these tips to make your move as easy and safe as possible. But if you’re not quite ready to get rid of your belongings to downsize, you can always consider renting storage space from Slater Transfer & Storage. We can also help with many different moving services. Contact us today for more information!
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