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 Undertaking a huge move is never easy, even when you are young and in the prime of your life. However, elderly people face even more difficulties moving because of physical limitations. Seniors have often also accumulated a lifetime supply of beloved trinkets, household goods and collectables that they are unwilling to sacrifice, so each item must be packed and transported safely to the new home.  

Here are five tips on moving senior adults.

1.  Pack Non-Essentials -- Pack non-essentials first. Focus on a spare room that contains items that are not frequently used. All non-essentials in the home should be packed before you move on to priority items. Just remember to pack a separate bag with important items such as medications, toiletries and clothing so the senior has everything they need handy when they reach their new home and don't have to immediately start unpacking and searching boxes to find day to day items. 
2.  Hire Professionals -- Hiring professionals is sometimes the least stressful way to handle a senior's move. Professionals will safely pack and move items  -- large to small. You can also have the professionals unpack the items at their new location so the senior is not faced with the often insurmountable task of identifying, opening and unpacking a stack of boxes. 
3.  Time -- Give the senior adequate time to adjust to the transition. Don't rush the move. No matter what your age, moving is a stressful time and allowing adequate time to move helps make the process easier on everyone involved.

When moving senior adults, remember to always remain patient. Often the senior has lived in the same house for years or decades, so the move might be emotionally upsetting. However, with a bit of planning and care moving can also be a rewarding experience with numerous hopes and dreams for tomorrow.

At Pack n Send we specialize in packing and moving items across the country or internationally. Please contact us to learn about our services.