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Long Distance Moving Tips for Senior Citizens

Long Distance Moving Tips for Senior Citizens

Sometimes when you or a senior relative you love has lived a long, full life, they may need to move a long distance away to be close to family, because of retirement, or other reasons. When leaving a home someone has lived in for a long time, downsizing possessions may be necessary and finding a reputable moving company that is highly trained for these long-distance moves is important.

To help you or an older relative complete a long-distance move with minimal stress, our team of Portland long-distance movers at Allen & Coles Moving Systems have provided their best tips.

Work with a Moving Company that Shares Your Communication Preferences

It’s so important that the senior client whose moving can communicate with their long-distance moving team easily, which is why it’s a good idea to let a team of movers know your preferred means of communication. Not everyone is comfortable with electronic communication, so let movers know if you or a loved one would rather talk by:

  • Phone
  • Email
  • Text
  • Video Calls

A reputable long-distance moving company, such as Allen & Coles Moving Systems, will understand the importance of consistent communication between movers and clients.

Provide Ample Time for the Process of Downsizing

Compassion is key when it’s time to downsize possessions. Someone’s personal belongings that may have been collected over many decades will have sentimental value, so always give yourself or your relative plenty of time to decide which items will make the move. Whichever items can’t be brought because they won’t fit comfortably in a smaller living space can be donated to a local charity of the senior client’s choice.

Consider Use of Full-Service Packing and Unpacking Options

A full-service packing and unpacking long-distance moving company like Allen & Coles Moving Systems will make moving much easier and save you:

  • Time
  • Stress
  • Manual Labor

A full-service moving company will be able to properly pack your belongings and ensure nothing will be broken during transport. This can be very important if you’re helping to plan a move for a relative out of state.

Consider Relocation of Medical Equipment

It is extremely important to make sure any medical equipment making the move is securely packed and won’t be broken upon delivery. Talk with your long-distance movers and check their procedures for moving medical equipment.

Help Coordinate Transportation of Persons and Pets

If you are helping to coordinate the move for a senior relative and your relative’s pets, it’s crucial to think of the actual relocation process. Make sure your loved one will be completely comfortable throughout the move, and if possible, pets feel most secure when they can travel with their owner. To help pets with travel anxiety, be sure to bring favorite toys, treats, and blankets.

For More Information, Call Our Portland Long-Distance Movers at Allen & Coles Moving System

Our Portland long-distance movers at Allen & Coles Moving Systems would like to share more information with you about long-distance moving as a senior citizen or how to help a senior loved one move. Our long-distance moving company offers full-service packing and unpacking, padding of furniture, durable packing supplies, custom crating for fragile belongings, and short-term storage solutions. We are a proud agent of northAmerican Moving Services and would like to share our top-notch services with you.

To contact our Portland long-distance moving team, please give us a call today.

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When should I schedule my move?

You should start organizing your move 6 weeks prior to your ideal move date. Try and schedule your move during the off-peak season or outside of the months from May-September. Many moving companies will accommodate last-minute moves as well, so don't think that just because you're starting your moving late in the game, it can't be accomplished.