Moving With Seniors
Moving is hard enough as it is when you’re young and nimble, but it is even harder and more stressful for seniors. In the US, there is an increase in the percentage of moves as well as the distance of the move among people aged around 65 years. This is attributed primarily to retirement. Moreover, the percentage of moves also increases among people aged 80 to 85 years, which is attributed to a move to retirement homes or senior assisted living facilities. For seniors, even short distance moves can be difficult. So, when choosing a moving company for a move with seniors, it becomes very important to make sure that the movers have experience with it and are able to do it as efficiently and comfortably as possible.
Moving towards a peaceful retirement
Whether you’ve just retired and are relocating to where you want to peacefully enjoy your retirement or you’re moving into a community with other retired folks, managing the move does not need to be stressful. Granted, you will be downsizing from having over 30-40 years of belongings down to a more essential set of things, but with the right planning and the right movers, everything should go very smoothly. Maybe you’re looking for movers to help your parents with a move. Whatever the case, for any move with seniors, here are few things to keep in mind:
1) When planning the move, look for a moving company that has experience in moving with seniors. Some will provide services specifically customized to accommodate moves for seniors.
2) Make sure that the movers are licensed, insured and have all the necessary equipment to ensure that your things are safely packed, loaded, transported and finally unloaded and unpacked.
3) Everyone could do with some help with packing and unpacking, not just seniors. Look for a moving company that provides packing and unpacking services. It isn’t just the mental stress, but also physical stress that can be easily tossed away if you plan well and choose the right movers for the job.
4) Choose a moving company that has a reputation of having movers that are polite and kind. You may assume that any moving company would ensure such levels of customer service, but be sure to read reviews and talk to other people who have moved in order to gauge what the quality of customer service and concern really is. For seniors, moving can be a very sentimental exercise. It is extremely important that movers try and be supportive as much as they can through the entire process.
Moving along the East Coast
For any moves up and down the East coast – places including Orlando, Central Florida, Washington, or Baltimore – 1st Class Moving provides excellent moving services for seniors. Get a quick, free quote by simply filling in the form on their website and you will get a call from their customer service representative. With one call, you can get all the information that is specific to your needs and requirements.
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