18 May 2022
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Are you a senior citizen who plans to relocate their home? For instance, it could be that you plan to move from your home to a retirement village or from one senior facility to the other. Below is a guide to help you execute a successful move. 

Find A Suitable Removalist

Packing and loading your items onto a truck can be pretty challenging. Besides, you could suffer sprains and backaches after the exercise. As such, ask a removalist to help you move your home. Not all removalists have the skills needed to move seniors. Therefore, assess the following; 

• Does the removalist specialise in senior moves? Reviews from friends will help you settle on a removalist who can move you.
• If you have medical equipment such as oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, patient lifts and monitoring devices, ask how the removalist will protect them when relocating your home.
• Assess the measures that the removalist takes to prevent transmission of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 as you move. For instance, they could disinfect the new house before you move in.
• Does the removalist have special packages for senior citizens? It is a sure way to reduce the removal charges. 

Assess Your Health Needs

Do you have any health needs that could complicate the move? For instance, suppose you are incapacitated; you might require non-emergency medical transport. Reputable removalists will organise the service. If you are allergic to dust, consult with the removalist to know how they can minimise dust and other contaminants as they move your items. For instance, the removalist could deploy a crew to clean the premises and your furniture before they begin packing. In some cases, your health could prevent you from arranging items in the new premises. If this is the case, ask the removalist to arrange your things in the new premises. 

Prepare For The Move 

A few hours before the removalist arrives, pack your essential items. For instance, you might need medication, personal effects, water, snacks and clothes before the professional arranges your new premises. If you have valuables such as jewellery, carry them with you since they are not covered by the removals insurance policy. Alternatively, you could ask the removalist to contract a security company to move these items. Once the removalist arrives, give them your final instructions on how to execute the move. For example, you might want them to take some things to a storage facility. 

Seniors who intend to move should find a suitable removalist, assess their health needs and consider the recommended preparation tips.