Relocation Assistance for Senior Citizens

Did you know that over 12% of Americans are considered as senior citizens – 65 years old and above? Many of these citizens will require relocation assistance during their moves from their present residences to their new homes, which can be in the suburbs, retirement communities, and retirement homes. Many will move in anticipation of their future lifestyle of leisure, or of their new economic status, or of their desire to be nearer their families.

Regardless of the reasons for relocation, you will find the activities associated with it to be physical and emotionally difficult, to say the least. The more assistance provided on your move, the more chances for relocation success sans the usual hassles. Here are a few tips that you can keep in mind in this regard.

Hire the Right Moving Company

Unless your family and friends are willing and able to provide relocation assistance, hiring the right PA moving company is a must. Then again, even when your family and friends offer assistance, getting the professionals to do many of the relocation jobs is strongly recommended. Doing so can expedite the process of relocation, thanks to the professionals’ expertise in packing, moving and storing items from heavy furniture to fragile porcelain.

Take an Inventory

In 65 years, you have probably collected an amazing amount of odds and ends aside from the usual furniture, fixtures and furnishings, among other material possessions. Since many of these items cannot be taken to your new place, you should take an inventory of all the possible items in the house. If possible, ask a relative’s or friend’s assistance during the inventory to make fast work of it.

The list of items can then be evaluated on several aspects. What can be taken to the new place? What will not fit into the weight and space requirements of the moving trucks? What types of items are required in the new residence?

Basically, you are making it easier for family and friends as well as the PA moving company to lend relocation assistance. The lesser number of items, the faster the relocation can be achieved.

Stick to a Timetable

To avoid the last-minute hustle and bustle of packing, storing and moving, you are well-advised to follow a timetable. This will provide a step-by-step detail for what needs to be done a few months, a few weeks and then a few days before moving day as well as on the actual day itself. You can ask the moving company for assistance on this matter.

Keep in mind, too, that your timetable should include important matters like transferring insurance plans, medical prescriptions, and legal papers, among others. This is especially true when you are moving out of state, say, from Philadelphia to New York. You may also ask for relocation assistance on this matter from the concerned service provider like the insurance agent, lawyer, and doctor, to name a few professionals.

Most important of all, you should adopt safety practices when packing, moving and storing items before these are transported by the moving company. Examples include using masks and gloves for certain chemicals, avoiding lifting of heavy objects, and packing in small boxes. You want relocation assistance instead not medical assistance during the process!