Stress-free Moving for Seniors

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Ideas for a stress-less senior moving event

1) Begin arranging well in advance of moving day

Numerous components go in the decision of when and where to move: health, the need for an adjustment of surroundings or kind of housing, living costs, the chance to travel or even the want to be closer (or maybe farther from) family members along with close friends. A selection of a new residence incorporates access to going shopping, health services, transportation, recreation, and cultural centers. Study places of interest. Examine current local weather patterns, facilities, local politics, as well as public amenities within the selection. A lot of local newspapers are online, so it's worth looking at a few days' worth to get a feeling of daily life inside a possible new hometown.

2) Tell family of the choice

Keep family up to date on the preparing of the move. Their involvement helps ease the strain along with their suggestions, specifically from those that have moving experience, will be crucial to stay away from pricey as well as preventable problems.

3) Prioritize what the new neighborhood may need to provide what you need

Contrast your present community to those under consideration. What do you love in relation to where you live now? What needs betterment? Next write an advantage and disadvantage list. Are there details you enjoy so much that you will spend extra to have them? Are there details you just can't live with, regardless of how much you adore everything else in regards to the area? There is no perfect place, but many are wonderful; the bottom line is seeking the one which balances best along with your senior lifestyle.

4) Get to know the new local community with a visit and/or rental for starters

Prior to deciding to invest your hard earned dollars into a property or residence or pay 2 months' security deposit, try a short-term lease, a vacation or stay nearby with friends or family and do a trial run of a new local community. Stay a bit, stroll, go shopping, dine, and meet the people, learn the social norms as well as politics, and find out what it really costs to live there.

5) Declutter, give away, recycle, sell

You've made the decision to move forward, now purge prior to when you pack up. Declutter and give away, sell off, or recycle anything you don't need, want, or will not fit in the new spot. Through accomplishing this, your professional moving company in El Paso will have a smaller amount to move, which will lower your overall cost to move.

6) Repair it, wash it, paint it, or accept it: maintenance vs. remodeling

Make decisions about what to repair or upgrade as you get your old house all set to market or get ready to vacate your apartment. Easy repairs are tasks such as holes from the artwork about the wall surfaces need to be filled in, scuffed wall surfaces painted, baseboards cleaned, the refrigerator rinsed, as well as the range scrubbed. Significant remodeling may lead to a better resale on the property, but some makeovers may backfire if they are outdated by current buyers' requirements or so expensive you'll never get back the expense.

7) Self-pack vs help to pack: lifting, loading, and permitting somebody else to take action

Understand your limitations and keep your lists on hand. Getting hurt while packing up is no way to start a different life. The lists will help you remember the quantity of boxes you've got and what's packed in every one, so you do not place kitchenware within the bathroom after getting to your new residence. Respect your body's capacity to work numerous hours moving and labeling so many cardboard boxes and grant yourself the assistance of a professional moving company in El Paso.

8) The role of the professional movers

As a professional mover, A-1 Freeman Moving Group in El Paso is here to help you get from where you are to where you want to be, safely and efficiently. Our organization specializes in the senior moving experience and our nearly half-century in the industry means that every move you make, should it be to a smaller house, retirement community or perhaps an international setting will include mindful packing and unloading, cargo tracking, home furnishings as well as appliance installation, and protection of floor coverings, wall surfaces, banisters, and also furnishings. Contact us for a no cost quote and we will move you down the road to your future new house.