Moving is a lot of work for everyone, but seniors may have an especially difficult time with this transition due to the potential for physical and emotional stress. Older individuals should do some additional planning to make sure this time is as anxiety-free as possible. Here are three tips for easing the moving process the next time you relocate.

How to Make Your Move Easier

1. Downsize

For many seniors, moving means going from a larger home to a smaller, more manageable space. There might not be enough room to bring all the belongings in your current house. Downsize by deciding what items you can’t live without, such as cherished photos and clothing. Then, trash anything that’s in questionable shape and donate items that others could use. 

2. Start Packing Early

The packing process can be chaotic if you try to get it all done in a day or two. Instead, start placing items you don’t use often in boxes in the weeks leading up to moving day. Pack a little more every day, and soon you’ll have just the essentials left to bag up when it’s time to go.

3. Hire a Moving Company

Don’t try to handle a move by yourself. With professional movers, you’re gaining an expert team who can lift and carry everything for you. They’ll reduce your workload and make sure every belonging safely arrives at the new space so you can start making it feel like home.

The expert moving team at Caccamise Moving in Rochester, NY, has more than 25 years of experience helping people transition from one home to the next. To learn about their skills, including antique and piano moving, call (585) 624-4616. Visit the website for information on their senior moving offerings and to learn why they have been rated a Sentinel’s 2018 Reader’s Choice Award Winner!