Anyone who has ever completed a residential relocation knows that the process of transitioning from one home to another can be stressful thanks to the many things that need to get done, from switching utility providers to enrolling kids in a new school, not to mention all the packing and cleaning involved as well. For seniors, these household moves can feel extra demanding. Leaving lifelong homes and downsizing treasured belongings can take an emotional toll, too.
There are many ways to alleviate some of this distress involved in a senior home relocation. First Class Moving Systems, Inc., a seasoned moving and storage company in the Tampa area, knows firsthand how things like accommodating service and careful planning can make relocating much less daunting. Below we have outlined some of our best tips for a smooth and stress-free senior move.
Begin Planning Your Move Early
One tip to make a senior relocation a more relaxed experience is to begin planning early. For local moves, which typically take around 4 weeks to plan and execute, start the process at least three months ahead of time instead. This gives seniors ample time to prepare themselves for the transition to a new residence, which can be difficult emotionally when the house they are leaving was their home for decades.
There are plenty more items to get done ahead of moving day that can cut down on feelings of stress and overwhelm, including:
- Getting Quotes from Moving Companies
- Enlisting Help and Specialized Services
- Cleaning and Decluttering
- Goodbyes with Friends and Neighbors
- Creating a Detailed Moving Plan
- Addressing Setbacks Early On
Take Your Time While Downsizing
Many seniors that are relocating are moving into smaller residences requiring less maintenance and upkeep. While this means less headaches and hassles after the move, it requires significantly downsizing belongings ahead of time. It isn't easy for anyone to leave behind household items, but giving yourself plenty of space and time to go through each valuable and give it real consideration can help immensely.
Create a Moving Checklist
Home moves can require a lot of coordination and organization. Between packing and downsizing, communicating with movers and preparing utilities and more for your new home, it's easy to see how a senior move could quickly turn overwhelming. Help yourself out by continually adding and detracting from a moving checklist in the weeks or even full month leading up to the scheduled departure day, checking off each task as you complete it, and adding more as you think of them.
Ask Mover About Their Communication Methods
Oftentimes, seniors and many others may have a preferred method of communication due to hearing or vision impairments. Not every moving company may be able to communicate via your preferred method, so it's best to ask them before hiring if they are able to use whichever service works best for you. Some of these could include:
- Phone Calls
- Texting
- Emails
- Video Calling
Above all else though, the best way to make a senior move as accommodating and comfortable as possible is to work with a professional mover like First Class Moving. Our local moving services are known for being quick and efficient without ever making a customer feel rushed. And our long-distance moving services feature clear communication and flexible moving plans designed to work with a variety of needs and preferences.
Get in touch with First Class Moving today to learn more, and we'll give you a free, no-obligation estimate on our senior moving services.
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