Moving & Downsizing

Moving tends to be a traumatic experience for just about all of us. The transition can be even more stressful for an older adult who has lived in the same home for many years and is moving to a new environment. Space is often limited, so downsizing is required. A variety of professionals -- organizers, packers, movers -- provide services that help with different aspects of a move. 

Senior move managers help older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of moving. They either provide or arrange for necessary services to make the move as easy and stress-free as possible.  

 

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Tip

Convert home movies, photographs and slides to digital format to reduce the amount of "treasures" you will want to move.

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