Senior Moving 101: All You Need To Know

Are you a senior citizen who intends to move? It could be that you plan to move to a retirement village or relocate to a new home. Senior moves can be pretty challenging, given that you may not be in perfect physical condition. This extract offers some expert tips on how to conduct a senior move. 

Declutter And Determine The Need For Storage

As a senior, you must have accumulated a lot of items that you no longer use. It could be a pile of old newspapers, furniture, kitchen equipment, and home appliances. Decluttering will keep your new home spacious and help you reduce the removal costs. Donate some of these items to your friends and family. Alternatively, you could hold an auction. Remember to dispose of damaged items appropriately. 

In some cases, you will be moving into a smaller house. For example, if you purchased a property in a retirement village, it could be smaller than your home since you will not live with your kids. As such, assess your items to establish if you need permanent or temporary storage. Since most removalists offer this service, you do not have to stress over storage spaces. 

Choose A Removalist That Understands Your Needs

Below are criteria to help you as you choose a removalist: 

• Inquire if the removalist conducts senior moves. Check online reviews, and seek referrals from seniors who have moved in the recent past.
• Your removalist must provide personalised services. For example, they should arrange for specialised transport if you have mobility issues.
• Ask the removalist how they will cope with your health issues as you move. For example, if you suffer from a respiratory illness, the removalist could organise the move in your absence to protect you from harmful elements during the move.
• The removalist should have friendly terms. For example, they should not impose a penalty if your illness compelled you to postpone the move. 

Manage The Removal Costs  

The easiest way to manage removal costs is by working with an accredited removalist. In most cases, these removalists will give discounts to senior citizens, retired military personnel, and police. These removalists will provide you with several alternatives to save on removal costs. For example, you could rent the packing cartons instead of buying them. If you wish to assist with the move, the removalist could ask you consider backloading services. 

Seniors who wish to move should declutter their homes, determine whether they require storage, choose a specialised removalist and consider the recommended cost-cutting tips. For more information, contact a furniture removal company in your area.