Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Senior Relocation Managers needed?
A Senior Relocation Manager is a professional who specializes in helping Seniors, and their families, downsize and relocate to new living situations- Senior Communities, Independent living Apartments, Assisted Living Facilities, Continuing Care Facilities or Residential Long Term Care Facilities. We are dedicated to making the transition process as comfortable as possible, physically and emotionally, as well as maximizing all resources available. We are committed to preserving the dignity of our clients.
What services does Seniors on the Move provide?
Seniors on the Move can provide as many or as few of the following services as you need, serving as the single contact point for all service providers:
- Assistance with selling the current home
- Assistance with the selection of a new home
- Develop an overall move plan
- Packing, sorting and downsizing
- Professional packing
- Oversee move day
- Unpacking and new home set up etc…
Why are Senior Relocation Managers needed?
Social changes have made it increasingly difficult for family members or friends to provide all of the physical and emotional assistance needed for a later life move of a loved one. Many Seniors have not moved in many years. They often have grown children living far away who have children themselves and demanding careers. Whatever the situation, they need assistance when it comes time to transition from one living situation to another.
What are the benefits of hiring a Senior Relocation Manager?
Senior move managers have significant expertise in maximizing the client’s resources to save time, money, and emotional stress. Our services are personalized to meet the unique needs of every client with the ultimate goal of making each Senior living transition as smooth as possible. Even with the support of family and friends, additional hands-on help and emotional support is usually required to help the client create a new home while retaining the best of the old.
Why should I hire a Senior Relocation Manager?
Senior Relocation Manager minimize the chaos and stress associated with moving by addressing all aspects of the move process. They are responsible for creating and executing a seamless action plan, customized to the client’s wishes.
Whether by choice or necessity due to a sudden change in health, we all face transitions in life. For Seniors, these changes can be especially challenging. We focus on your move and have the expertise that will make your move worry-free. This saves time and money. Adult children often have commitments to work and family that only allow small amounts of time off for non-emergency situations.
Can you help find Senior housing options?
Yes. Once you have decided that moving into a new living arrangement is what is best for you, We will help you to decide between the various options based on your preferences. There are numerous independent living apartments, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities to choose from. A Senior Relocation Consultant is well versed in finding the best Senior housing options for your needs.
What are the fees associated with having Seniors on the Move handle my relocation?
Our initial assessment of your situation is complimentary. Based on your needs, we will create a suitable customized plan. Seniors on the Move will provide a written estimate of costs based on the scope of the services desired.
It is virtually impossible to calculate what a specific move might cost, as the fees can vary considerably by the services requested. The cost will also be impacted by the size of your current home. We will work in cooperation with your family and friends to reduce the number of billable hours required to complete the move successfully. We will customize our service to fit your needs.
When does a Senior Relocation Manager get involved in a move?
A Senior Relocation Manager can get involved at any point of your move. Ideally, we are brought in early in the process to help you decide what your housing options are. Then as soon as you know where you are moving to, we can start planning your next step. We will thoroughly plan and orchestrate your move from beginning to end.
Sometimes we are hired to complete a move that has been started but then proves to be too overwhelming for the Senior or family to handle. We do as little or a much as you need.
We can work together to get the house ready for sale and assist with sorting and liquidating remaining assets. Whether you are happily anticipating a change or are facing a time of great uncertainty and emotional upheaval, be assured that Seniors Transitions is ready to help you.
When should I start to think about relocating?
It is never too early to begin the process. Depending on your needs, the time-line could take anywhere from a few months to a few years to get everything in place.
I don't live in your area but my parents do. Can you help me move them?
Yes. We can coordinate the move with you over the phone and via email. The key to our relationship is mutual communication. Keeping you in the loop during the process will give you and your parent(s) peace of mind, and a sense of security in the knowledge that you are not alone in the process.
We are interested in obtaining some help with my mom's move, but we would like to do most of the work to save money. Can I still contact Seniors on the Move to do just some of the work?
Yes, we offer a menu of services from which you can choose and you pay accordingly. Our ultimate goal is to make the moving process as stress-free and easy as possible.