Senior Move Managers can handle or coordinate most details of the moving process but they are usually not movers. One of the most valuable services they can provide is compiling the master to do list as well as keep track of completed tasks. They have experience moving seniors (most are certified by a national organization) and know how to make senior transitions run smoothly. 

What can they do?

1. Evaluate situation and provide quotes on what services you need
2. Sort and Declutter current home or apartment 
3. Help you figure out which furniture and belongings that you will take to your new home (some will actually model the dimensions of your new residence and will model miniature versions of furniture to see what fits). This gives you an idea what you need to get rid of and what you will need to buy for your new place.
4. Help you decide if you want an estate sale or garage sale and can either run it or provide a referral.
5. Pack up current your belongings and box them up and get ready for the actual moving day.
6. The movers will then be informed about when to pick up everything and your Senior Moving Manager will be at your new residence ready to unpack and put items where you want them.
7. They also can help with or have contacts to do the little things such as new shelving, get the TV’s to work and simply make it your home.

Action Step: I was the “senior move manager” for my in-laws move and we seemed to be running in place instead of sprinting. Making a comprehensive list and delegating responsibilities made a huge difference for us and this is the specialty of the senior move manager.

Golden Nugget: Many Seniors put off moves and transiting to new housing because they are daunted by the task of “going through many years of accumulated belongings”. The good news is that many people find out that by having estate sales and garage sales that they generate enough money to pay for the Senior Move Managers and even make some money.