ASK THE SOCIAL WORKER: SENIOR MOVE MANAGERS Q:
I have decided to move to a retirement home near my daughter. I have
lived in my four bedroom house for over 30 years. I have more things
than I can take with me and I don’t know where to begin.
A: Moving to a new and smaller home is certainly a big task, but fortunately professional senior move managers can make it easier and less stressful. Consider hiring a senior move manager company that is a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM), a non-profit, trade association dedicated to assisting seniors and their families with the physical and emotional demands of home modification or relocation.
All members of the NASMM must carry liability insurance and directly provide at least four of the following services: - Customized floor plans
- Sorting services
- Move planning and move management oversight
- Arranging shipments and storage
- Professional packing services
- Unpacking and setting up the new home
- Disposal of remaining items
To find local senior move manager companies, visit the NASMM Web site at www.nasmm.com or call 877- 606-2766.
Above all, don’t be discouraged! For more than 30 years you have maintained a home and developed skills that will help you get through this and move. I suggest you read “Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash,” by Vickie Dellaquila, a certified professional organizer, member of NASMM, and a member of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
Sources: “Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash,” by Vickie Dellaquila
|
