Tips on how to Help Seniors Move
For anyone who is helping seniors downsize to a smaller place or to a retirement home, consider the following recommendations for supporting them through their move. Be kind to them! When assisting to sort and pack their things, you may notice poor housekeeping habits. Don't comment or criticize. Moving is a change for everyone so be patient. Let them know that you're there to help. Help them sort things Seniors tend to keep things they don't necessarily need. Be supple when suggesting to eliminate of certain items. Verify if they use the item and if they would donate it. It's generally easier to give away items to save space. One day at a time Take a day to dedicate to your parents to discuss the move and what to anticipate. Give them modest tasks to do to start. Let them make a decision what they'd like to do and what they might find stressful to do. Taking small steps will help. Plan the move Make it possible for plenty of time so that your parents...