Helpful Hints for a Smooth Move…

• Start as soon as possible –usually seniors find that 2-3 hrs a day is doable, days off are good, and things may come up that get in the way!

• Have a plan to follow – do weekly check-ins on your progress

• Focus initially on areas of your home/belongings that you do not use - starting here creates the least disruption to your life

• Sort: what to keep, what to sell, what to give or donate, what to toss – doing one area at a time makes the process more manageable

• Designate a place to put packed boxes that is out of the way

• Have a way of keeping track of what is packed in a particular box so you can locate what you want when you want it.

• Identify tasks that others can do for you so if an offer of help is made you can make it productive

• Allow time to remember- there are often memories or significance associated with belongings, this can be an opportunity to remember, share, and even record this information

• Find ways to be good to yourself, you deserve it!!!!