According to the National Council on Aging, seven million Americans care for parents or loved ones who live more than an hour away. We are a mobile society; long-distance calls and visits on holidays and special occasions are often enough to nurture family ties as long as everyone is in good health. However, as parents age, these simple contacts are not enough, especially when children take on the responsibilities of long-distance care giving. This is an increasingly common situation. We need to be vigilant to make sure that our senior's home environment is clean and safe and that they have a social support system. As our parents change, we need to step in and help them in ways that are supportive but not intrusive.
The time to take action is when you see changes, no matter how subtle. Consider how you can make things safer, brighter, and cleaner given your time and finances. Are your parents worried about getting adequate food and nourishment? Are they taking their medications and going to medical appointments? Are they getting exercise? When you have done everything within your power, and it's obvious that it's not enough, it's time to reevaluate the situation and explore other housing options.
Moving for some seniors is a matter of choice, while for others it may be a necessity caused by a disability, health issue, or the sudden death of a partner. Once the decision has been made to move the challenge is to coordinate and implement all of the details involved while understanding the many personal and emotional issues that moving can cause.
This challenge is now being properly addressed by a new industry and organization of Senior Move Managers. My name is Michelle McNamara and I founded Seniors Relocating. We are trained professionals helping seniors and family members manage the physical tasks of relocating. I help preserve things of emotional and those of monetary value. I meet with my clients and together we decide what gets packed, what is sold, and what gets disposed of. I work with only licensed and certified appraisers so you can be sure to get the true value of your belongings. When you hire Seniors relocating your not just hiring a move manager. You're hiring a specialist who will advocate for you from start to finish. We pride ourselves for our honesty, integrity, and creative problem solving skills. Together you and I will examine and evaluate every artifact in your home. What makes me such an effective move manager is my commitment to service. I understand your belongings are not just stuff, but memories, personal treasures. I know how to be sympathetic to your emotions while remaining practical to your needs.
Although you may be moving to a new house, we will help you maintain your sense of home. Having this kind of professional who has the training, knowledge and who can truly listen can make the entire process of moving actually enjoyable. Of course, we take care of packing, moving and cleaning your old home, but we tailor our services to your unique needs. An experienced and compassionate partner is essential to embarking on a successful elder transition. A partner who will listen to your needs and cater a move plan that will bring along your favorite memories while remaining practical to your particular situation. A person of experience who will guide you into making the best decisions with you for you. Together you and I will go room by room and pick out only the treasures you wish to take with you. Just know, that at the end of your day, you will walk into your new home where everything has been unpacked, beautifully arranged, and completely set-up.
Maybe you want to remain independent in your own home. Another aspect of our service is to develop a strategy that will enable senior citizens to remain independent in their own homes as long as their health allows. Together we can make your home suitable for your aging needs. How so? I work with contractors who are Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). Whether you need minor adjustments or more substantial renovations I will be with you every step of the way. You may never want to leave your home. That choice can be yours, if you make that choice before someone else is forced to choose for you. In the event of a loved one’s passing family and friends may suddenly find they are toiling through a lifetime of belongings. This can be overwhelming and very time consuming. Too often family is otherwise involved in their own lives and cannot tackle this time sensitive demand. Seniors relocating can come right in and begin to make headway from day one. We will work closely with the executor, provide a thorough home inventory, search for important documents, pack and organize keepsakes, clean out refuse and prepare the home for sale.
Don’t let the stress of life changes keep you from making changes. Let me move you in the right direction with my unwavering commitment to your well being and the practical experience I have gained through years of helping seniors just like you make big moves with little work and worries of their own. I am Michelle McNamara, a senior move specialist, a friend, a professional committed to the unique needs of seniors. Call me and you will not be moving out of the home you love, you’ll be bringing the home you love with you. Simplify your move, while saving valuable time and money.
I would be happy to meet with you and your family to provide you with a free estimate for our services.
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Association of Senior Move Managers
Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Senior Real Estate Specialists
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