Senior Move Manager

Senior Move Manager
Stress and Moving
 Studies indicate that moving is the second most
stressful life event next to losing a spouse
 Moving can be physically and emotionally traumatic
for seniors especially when leaving a home they have
been in for decades
 Seniors often do not have families that are local or
available to devote the time needed for this process
Senior
Move
Manager
A brand new service
professional is now
available to seniors
and their extended
family.
Senior Move
Manager
This dedicated professional
provides
 Emotional Support
 Organizational Support
 Hands on support to
individuals and their families
 Oversight and Management
 Practical knowledge of cost,
quality and availability of
local community resources
 Assist in improving quality of
life for individuals who want
to “age in place”
Although specific services may vary, most senior move
managers can help with some or all of the following:
Develop a Plan to Move
or an
“Age in Place” Plan
Organize – Sort - Downsize
Custom Floor Plans
 Aid in evaluating what furniture to take, give away or
donate
Profitable Disposal of Items
 Auction Sales
 Estate Sale
 Buy Out Sale
 Consignment
 Donation
 Dump Disposal
Handle Movers
Interview
Schedule
Oversee
Monitor
Professional Packing
 Complete all or some of necessary packing
 Oversight of hired packers
Assist with “To Do List”
 Utilities
 Gas
 Water
 Sewer
 Electricity
 Telephone
 Cable
 Trash Service
 Notifications
 Address Change
 Bill – Subscriptions – Friends etc.
 Doctors and Pharmacy
 Preparing Old Home
Independent Contractors
 Enlist and oversee the use of independent contractors
 Painters
 Handyman
 Landscape Services
 Cleaners
Unpacking and Settling In
Senior Move Managers have expertise in resources and
approaches that save money, reduce stress and produce quality
results you can see and feel.
Services are client-centered and personal to meet the client’s
The numbers tell the story . . . .
-The U.S. population aged 65 and over will jump nearly 80% from 2010 to 2030.
-By 2030, the elderly will account for 1/5 of the population.
-American 85 and above comprise the fastest growing population segment .
-Today many families are geographically dispersed.
-Many seniors have children who are older adults.
-Over half of all seniors moves often take place due to illness or death and the
family is likely drained both emotionally and physically.
-Older adults making a transition usually have not moved in 30, 40 or even 50
years and they need to downsize considerably.
Fees vary due to geographical region and services requested.
Some Managers charge by the hour and person and others give
package cost for certain groups of jobs.
• Multifaceted approach to the moving process from space
planning to post support and advocacy.
•Minimize the chaos and stress . They are responsible for creating
and executing an action plan customized to the clients wishes.
•They allow older adults and families the opportunity to make key
decisions without the emotional and physical distress
surrounding moving. As a result seniors can avoid costly mistakes
and remorse often accompanied with lifestyle transitions.
•Remove much of the work and worry associated with the process
of moving and downsizing.
Senior C O D
C- Consolidate
O – Organize
D – Downsize
A senior move
management
Let us “Exceed
Your
Expectations”
410-829-4196