Even if you’ve been planning it for a long time, moving to a rest home can be an emotionally overwhelming experience. There’s a lot to do, a lot of changes, and a lot to feel. If you’re starting to feel a little in over your head with rest home moving, here are a few tips to keep in mind so your move goes as smoothly as possible.
- Have a plan with small steps. Taking your rest home moving one room at a time is the best way to tackle the emotional process of minimizing, while giving you a sense of accomplishment for every room completed.
- Take your time. Whether you’re a senior doing your own rest home moving or you’re assisting an older family member, pay attention to how you’re feeling. Don’t push yourself too hard, and don’t try to lift or move anything too heavy. Take breaks when you need them and leave the heavy lifting to your moving crew.
- Hire a moving crew. Whether you want someone to pack and unpack your boxes for you or just safely transport the heavier items to your rest home, having a qualified moving crew from our team at Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage can help you simplify the rest home moving process, prevent injury, and give you more time to be with your loved ones during this transitional time.
- Keep important documents with you. Even though your moving crew is responsible and trustworthy, birth certificates, licenses, and other significant records should be kept close to you to minimize the risk of being misplaced. After all, if they’re tucked away in a box in the back of the moving van when you need them, there isn’t much you can do until everything else can be unloaded.
Wherever you are in the rest home moving process, always remember to be patient with yourself. No matter what moving help you need, we’re here to make your move as simple and stress-free as possible.
