If your retirement involves moving into a smaller home/condo or, if you are faced with relocating your elderly parents from their home into an assisted living facility, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure the moving day goes as smooth as possible.
Moving Tips for Seniors
Moving can be a stressful experience no matter the time of year. However, if you take sufficient time to prepare and plan, your moving day should be a breeze! Here are five moving tips for seniors for an organized, efficient moving day:
- Consider using storage services: It may be hard to move all your belongings to your new home all at once, especially if you’re downsizing. Look into storage options so you’ll have a place to keep your belongings until you’re ready to bring them into the new home.
- Plan the move well in advanced: As soon as you have an idea of your moving date, begin researching moving companies. Booking your date early gives you peace of mind that your moving day is set in stone, and helps you prepare by giving you a solid target date for the move.
- Make lists of important items: Keep in mind that downsizing means you won’t have as much room in your new home for all your belongings. Start by making lists of the items most important to you. These are the things that absolutely have to make the move and other items can be stored in storage or donated.
- Create smaller tasks: Moving and packing up an entire home can be an overwhelming task for anyone, not just seniors! By breaking down the job into smaller tasks, you will lower the stress levels. Designate one task to each day of the week and eventually things will start to come together.
- Plan out your new living space ahead of time: You should get a floorplan of your new home so you’ll have a better idea of where to put your larger pieces of furniture. You’ll be able to easily direct the movers on moving day.
When it’s time for you to pack up your things and move, trust one of the most reliable moving companies in Ontario. Armando Movers is your go-to source for moving. Call us (416) 656-1876