What the Best Senior Moving Companies Have In Common
Moving the elderly is different than moving younger people. You need to pay extra attention to safety, medications, accessibility and other circumstances based on the individual’s needs. The best senior moving companies keep this in mind and adjust services accordingly.
Whether you’re moving a senior who is part of your family, you’re helping them schedule a move or you’re transitioning them into a senior living facility, or you are the senior citizen in need of the moving services yourself, here’s how to find the best moving company for seniors.
Exceptional Organizational Abilities
There’s a good chance the senior in your life hasn’t gone through their belongings in a while, so make sure you try to downsize as much as you can. Give, trash or sell items, if possible. Even if you don’t downsize, it’s helpful to choose a senior moving company with exceptional organizational abilities, as you need to keep your senior’s items separate from the rest and ensure nothing is lost. The best movers will also give you recommendations, such as keeping medications and important items with you instead of on the moving truck.
A Professional, Well-Trained Team
The senior moving company you choose should have a professional, licensed and well-trained team. There should be a focus on professionalism and attention to detail, as that’s how we train our employees. Whether they’re moving belongings for a senior citizen, child or entire family, our team members will treat your belongings as if they’re our own.
Good Communication
Seniors often need to be reminded about things and it’s possible they could forget about their upcoming move. Be sure to communicate with them about what’s going on and repeat yourself if necessary. The senior community moving company you hire should also be aware of the special circumstances associated with your move and keep you apprised of what’s going on the entire time.
Ability To Adapt To Changes
Finally, things happen during moves—especially if you’re moving with seniors or children. Make sure the mover you hire has an ability to adapt. Interview them with specific questions and look through reviews to get a sense of how easy the company is to work with. If you’re confident the moving company can handle dealing with changes and extenuating circumstances, they can probably handle a seamless senior move as well.
If you’re researching senior community movers, give IMS Relocation a call today for a no-obligation quote, or to answer any questions you may have.