“…moving is traumatic, especially when you've collected decades of memories and ‘stuff.’ In fact, more often than not, the thought of moving -- trying to figure out where to start -- leaves many ‘paralyzed,’ putting off moving or even creating a plan until the move becomes much more of a problem than it really has to be.”
Additionally, the article points out
that sometimes seniors associate moving out of their home with loss and relinquishing
control.
It’s true that frequently older
individuals need to pare down in a major way when they move. They are
frequently moving into smaller quarters, and may have less energy or fewer
resources to care for quite as many physical possessions. However, “right-sizing”
for the next phase of life can be a positive event, allowing older individuals
to be involved in decisions about the disposition of furniture, personal
effects and family heirlooms to individuals that can use and cherish them,
prior to alternative dispersal of items from a will. In fact, it’s been shown
that identifying known recipients or favorite charities for personal items has
helped many individuals be able to pare down at any stage of their lives.
To assist with a less painful and more gradual culling of
possessions, a good team of pre-moving day help can include grown children,
neighbors, church members and friends. Engaging moverswho specialize in senior moving
can remove much of the stress and burden at the time of the actual move. During
packing, special attention is given as to how the client arranged his or her
home. Assistance may be available from such movers as assistance with unpacking
and replacing items in a similar layout in the new residence. This reduces what
has become known as transitional trauma for elderly movers.
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