As they get older, many seniors downsize into smaller quarters, move into assisted living facilities, or move in with family members. When this happens, you may need to hire movers to assist with packing and transportation. To make the move go more smoothly, below are some tips for moving an aging relative or friend.

What Are the Top Tips for Helping a Senior Move?

1. Consider Everyone’s Opinions 

Have a family conversation to make sure everyone has a say in the moving process and the new location. For instance, never force an aging relative to give up living independently if they are satisfied where they are. Likewise, the senior's children may prefer to host their parent rather than have them move into a senior care center. Seek everyone's input and ask for ideas or solutions. Everyone need not agree, as long as the person facing the move and the host family, if any, are satisfied.

2. Sort All Belongings

It's likely that your elderly loved one has lived in their current home for many years and has accumulated considerable amounts of "stuff." Before you hire movers, help your relative sort through everything and organize it into three groups: discard, sell or donate, and keep. The last group should be by far the smallest. Give your loved one time to decide without pressuring them. The more that gets discarded and donated, the easier and less complicated the move will be.

3. Ask for Help 

The whole process, including sorting, discarding, packing, loading, and unloading, can be a monumental undertaking. Therefore, get as much help as you can from the family. As the old saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Moreover, having relatives nearby makes leaving their old home less stressful for seniors. Also, with kids and grandkids nearby while she sorts through belongings, Grandma may discover items she'd like individual family members to have.

If you need reliable movers to help you or an elderly loved one, contact Anderson Moving, the premier moving company in Cadott, WI. They are family-owned, fully-insured, and serve Eau Claire, Clark, and Marathon Counties. They offer both local and long-distance moving. Reach out to them online through their Facebook page or call (715) 313-0766 to discuss your needs.