Senior Moves

Stress-free and affordable! – The Moving Guys know how stressful moving can be for seniors, which is why we keep the process simple yet efficient. A big part of that stress is trying to downsize from the home you have been in for decades – a home you raised your family in. Another big part of that stress is the actual move itself. It’s overwhelming to have to pack and load all your worldly possessions for a move to a smaller home, condo, retirement home or assisted living facility.

If you are a senior or the loved one of a senior looking for moving assistance, turn to the experts in New Jersey moves: The Moving Guys. We serve all of Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties with exceptional residential moving services. One of our specialties is senior moves.

Packing and Unpacking

When faced with moving your whole home, the prospect of packing up all your belongings is daunting to say the least. Add in the memories and treasures, and you have yourself a very overwhelming task. Here at The Moving Guys, we can handle as much or as little of the packing as you want. Sometimes, seniors and their families just require assistance packing fragile or specialty items. Other times, they want us to pack everything. We can customize this service to your unique needs and budget.

Moving

Backed by a team of trained movers, you can rest assured the move itself will go smoothly. We know your neighborhood and surrounding area because we’ve been at this a long time. We come equipped with the right supplies, equipment and trucks to get your senior moved quickly yet efficiently. At The Moving Guys, we have a lot of experience handling challenging relocations, particularly when it comes to older adults. We’re sensitive to the stressors that come with downsizing from a family home to a retirement home or other facility.

We can also provide temporary moving and storage services that may be required during a home remodel, for instance.

Tips for a Successful Move

The key to a successful move for seniors is to start downsizing early on. Once you have your moving day appointment scheduled, you can start packing and organizing. Here are some tips to help you along:

  • Make a Plan: When downsizing, a loss of space is inevitable. Draw out a layout before the move so you know exactly how much furniture you can take and where it will go in your new place.
  • Go Room by Room: It can quickly get overwhelming when you view your move as a big picture. Separate it into manageable chunks and just start with one room, pack it up at your leisure, then move to the next room and so on. Do this over several days rather than all in one day.
  • Purge: Keep only what you can’t part with, such as beloved treasures, keepsakes and photo albums. The rest can be separated into two piles: charity and trash. If you don’t have the space for a special item, consider giving it to a grandchild so it stays in the family.

Contact The Moving Guys

If you are facing a senior move and need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at one of our three convenient locations or fill out our online form.