As people age, there comes a time when they need to downsize or move into a retirement community. This can be an overwhelming and stressful experience for seniors and their families. That's where a senior move manager (SMM) comes in. An SMM is a trained professional who helps seniors and their families with the physical and emotional aspects of moving. In this article, we'll discuss what you can expect from an SMM and how they can make the moving process easier for seniors.
Assessment and Planning
The first step in working with a professional senior move manager is the assessment and planning phase. During this phase, the SMM will meet with the senior and their family to discuss their needs and preferences. This may include a home assessment to determine what items will need to be moved, sold, donated, or discarded.
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Packing and Moving
Once the assessment and planning phase is complete, the SMM will begin packing and moving the senior's belongings. They will coordinate with the moving company and oversee the packing and loading of the truck.
Emotional Support
Moving can be an emotional experience for seniors, especially if they are leaving a long-time home or community. An SMM provides emotional support throughout the moving process, offering reassurance and encouragement.
Decluttering and Downsizing
One of the biggest challenges of moving is decluttering and downsizing. Seniors may have accumulated a lifetime of possessions, and deciding what to keep and what to let go of can be overwhelming.
