Out with the Old(er), Into a Newer Space: Seniors on the Move

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

8 tips on a stress-less senior moving experience

Get started preparing well in advance of moving day

Numerous variables go in the assessment of when and where to move: well-being, the need for a change of surroundings or kind of housing, living cost, the ability to travel or perhaps the desire to be closer (or maybe farther away from) family members along with friends. The choice of a new residence encompasses handiness to shopping, medical facilities, transportation, entertainment, and cultural centers. Investigate towns and cities of interest. Take a look at relevant local weather patterns, facilities, local politics, and also public amenities as part of the decision. A lot of area newspapers are online, and it is worth reading through several days' worth to have a perception of day to day life inside a prospective new hometown.

Advise members of the family of the decision

Keep family members current on the arranging of the move. Their participation can help ease the tension and their input, specifically from those with moving experience, is crucial to keep clear of expensive and avoidable blunders.

Prioritize what the new community needs to meet your needs

Assess your current community to those under consideration. What do you like regarding where you reside currently? What must have betterment? Next write a pro vs. con list. Are there details you love so much that you will spend more to have them? Are there items you merely are not able to deal with, regardless of how much you enjoy everything else in regards to the location? There is not a perfect place, but some are great; the trick is locating the one that balances best along with your senior lifestyle.

Become familiar with the new local community with a visit and/or rental initially

Before you place all your money into a property or condo or put down 2 months' security deposit, do a short-term lease, a vacation or stay nearby with family or friends and do a trial run of a new local community. Stay a bit, stroll, shop, have dinner, and connect with people, understand the social norms and local politics, and pay attention to what it actually costs to reside there.

Declutter, give away, recycle, sell

You have made the conclusion to proceed, now purge before you pack up. Declutter and donate, sell off, or recycle whatever you don't really need, want, or is not going to fit in the new spot. Just by carrying this out, your professional moving company in Dallas should have a lot less to move, that will lower your overall cost to move.

Fix it, clean it, paint it, or tolerate it: maintenance vs. renovations

Make decisions about what to repair or replace as you get your old residence ready to sell or start preparing to vacate your condo. Straightforward repairs are undertakings including holes from the paintings on the walls should be filled in, scuffed wall space painted, baseboards wiped clean, the refrigerator wiped clean, and the range scoured. Major remodels may lead to a better resale on your house, but some renovations might backfire should they be outdated by current buyers' standards or so pricey you'll never get back the expense.

Self-pack vs assistance to pack: lifting, loading, and permitting someone else to take action

Understand your limits and keep your lists on hand. Getting injured when packing up isn't a way to commence a new life. The lists can help you recall how many cartons you have and what's loaded in every one, so that you don't set kitchenware within the bathroom after arriving at your new home. Respect your body's capacity to work a lot of hours lifting and labeling countless cartons and permit yourself the aid of a professional moving company in Dallas.

The part of the professional movers

Being a professional residential mover, A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Dallas is here to aid you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in a safe manner as well as efficiently. We specialize in the senior citizen moving experience and our nearly half-century in the field means that whatever move you're making, whether it's to a smaller home, retirement community or perhaps an international location will comprise of careful packing and unloading, delivery tracking, furniture and appliance installation, and protection of floors, wall surfaces, banisters, and also home furniture. Call us for a free of charge quote and we'll move you down the path to your future new residence.