Stress-free Moving for Seniors

By Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation 

Suggestions for a stress-less senior moving encounter

1) Start preparing in advance of moving day

Numerous factors go into the decision of when and where to move: wellbeing, the desire for a change of surroundings or kind of housing, cost of living, the ability to travel or perhaps the desire to be much closer (or perhaps a greater distance away from) family members along with acquaintances. The choice of a new home incorporates availability to going shopping, healthcare clinics, transportation, activities, and cultural facilities. Investigate cities and towns of interest. Look at relevant local weather patterns, infrastructure, local politics, and public amenities within the assessment. Many community newspapers are currently online, so it's beneficial reading through a few days' worth to acquire a sense of daily living in a possible new hometown.

2) Tell family of the conclusion

Keep family members updated on the preparing of the move. Their involvement helps relieve the strain along with their input, notably from those with moving knowledge, will be invaluable to stay free from costly as well as preventable mistakes.

3) Prioritize what the new neighborhood needs to provide what you need

Compare your current area to those being considered. What do you like about your home now? What must have improvement? Subsequently make an advantage and disadvantage list. Are there elements you really like so much that you will pay additional to have them? Are there items you simply cannot live with, irrespective of how much you adore everything else in regards to the location? There is not a perfect area, but many are great; the bottom line is seeking the one which balances best with your senior lifestyle.

4) Get to know the new community with a visit and/or rental initially

Prior to deciding to invest your money into a house or condominium or put down 2 months' security down payment, try a short-term lease, a vacation or stay close by with family or friends and do a trial run of a new area. Stay a little bit, stroll, go shopping, dine, and meet the people, learn the social norms along with politics, and pay attention to what it actually costs to live there.

5) Declutter, give away, recycle, sell

You've made the decision to move on, now organize and clean before you pack up. Declutter and give away, sell off, or recycle what you no longer need, want, or will not fit in the new abode. Just by carrying this out, your professional moving company in Tulsa and Oklahoma City will have less to move, that will reduce your total cost to move.

6) Fix it, wash it, paint it, or accept it: repairs vs. renovations

Make decisions about what to fix or replace as you get your old home in a position market or start preparing to vacate your condominium. Easy repairs are usually undertakings such as holes from the art about the walls ought to be filled in, scratched wall surfaces painted, baseboards cleaned, the fridge washed, and also the range scrubbed. Large remodeling could lead to an increased resale on your house, however some makeovers could backfire should they be outdated by contemporary buyers' standards or so costly you'll never recoup the expense.

7) Self-pack vs help to pack: lifting, loading, and permitting somebody else to get it done

Know your boundaries and keep your lists handy. Getting hurt while packing up is no way to commence a different life. The lists will allow you to recollect the number of cartons you have and what's loaded in each one, so you don't set pots and pans within the laundry room when reaching your new residence. Respect your body's potential to work numerous hours moving and labeling so many cardboard boxes and allow yourself the aid of a professional moving company in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

8) The role of the professional movers

As a professional mover, Oil Capitol Relocation in Tulsa and Oklahoma City is here to aid you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, safely and smoothly. We specialize in the senior citizen moving experience and our just about half-century in the field ensures that every move you make, whether it's to a smaller home, retirement neighborhood or an international location will include attentive packing and unloading, shipment tracking, home furnishings as well as appliance installation, and also protection of floor coverings, wall space, banisters, and household furniture. Call us today to get a no cost quote and we will move you down the path to your next new residence.