Your Guide to Professional Downsizing Companies and Movers

Moving into senior living can open up new possibilities — interesting activities, fun new friends, maintenance-free living, and lifelong learning programs. But many active older adults put off moving to a community because organizing their current residence, downsizing, dealing with movers, and laying out a new floor plan sound overwhelming. These aspects of moving can seem even more stressful for seniors who are living with a chronic condition, who need everyday support, or whose family members don’t live close.
Luckily for seniors and their loved ones, the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM) oversees and guides numerous moving companies that specialize in helping seniors who are moving into senior living. Moving managers at these companies can help arrange as much of the move as the client wants.
Services Provided by Moving Companies for Seniors
Moving managers offer an array of services from which clients can choose, depending on their needs. Moving into senior living can be a multifaceted undertaking, and working with someone who has the contacts, experience and organizational skills to make the process run smoothly can help make the experience more positive for everyone involved. Their services include:- Developing an overall moving plan
- Organizing and sorting items in the residence
- Working with client to create a downsizing plan
- Arranging auctions, estate sales and/or consignments to earn client the highest profit
- Supervising the packing process
- Assisting with the choice of a real estate agent
- Helping prepare the house for sale
- Unpacking and arranging items in the new residence