We get asked this question a lot: “What do I do with my mom / dad / grandparent? They won’t let go of anything!”
Our things are all attached to other things – a memory, a moment, and sometimes guilt. We hear comments such as, “I can’t get rid of that! My mom gave that to me on my 16th birthday, and I know I never use it, but I can’t just throw it out!”
Instead of feeling guilt over an item that is adding to your clutter, we suggest that you give yourself permission. Give yourself permission to hold the item, to appreciate that your mom, or best friend, or long lost uncle gave it to you. Then, remind yourself that it really is something that you do not use or need, and therefore it probably needs a new home. Next, you can kindly, sensitively, release the item from trappings of guilt or obligation and pass it along.
If this seems too hard to do, try the following tips:
- Give yourself a break! Sometimes we are trying to downsize but we’re not able to get rid of things that are special to us or that we think we might use in the near future. If you really aren’t ready to get rid of something, set it aside and keep it in a pile that you label “essentials”.
- After you have finished sorting, take another look at your “essentials” pile. Are the things in it all still essentials? If so, put them away or pack them to prepare for your upcoming move. If the things aren’t really essential and you decide that there are some that you can part with, add them to your donation or rubbish pile.
- Are some items more essential than others? Which ones are your absolute must haves? Do all the items fit nicely in your new space (if you are moving) or fit in your existing space? If not, are some items in good condition so they could be useful to someone else? (Sometimes, knowing that the items could be useful to someone else can make it easier to pass them on.)
Downsizing is not an exact science, and there is no way to make it easy for everyone, but it doesn’t have to be painful. We can help you make it easier.
Senior relocation services play an important role in easing the transition for an elder’s move in Edmonton. Leaving your home is never easy, and to reduce the stress of moving for older people, senior moving services are now available. These Senior Relocation services have the expertise and resources required for senior move management, transition, and relocation in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Senior relocation services are dedicated in helping seniors or older people and their families with the overwhelming process of downsizing and moving to a new residence. Senior relocation service providers are specialists who have great experience with helping the elderly move, and possess commitment to safety and ethics required for the complex process of moving seniors. Senior relocation service providers are compassionate people with expertise required for a move and yet are affordable.
It is not easy moving from your own home to a senior’s home and or assisted living, thus a great deal of help is required to deal with the situation not just emotionally but also physically. Seniors have lived and collected things over the years that they do not want to let go of, and when moving to a new home, these things typically need to be limited and downsized. This is where a senior relocation service comes in handy.
At any age and under the best of circumstances, relocation is stressful. Dealing with the planning, packing, and paying for the relocation is one thing, but the emotional cost of relocation can be fairly traumatic.
In the elderly these symptoms can quickly become exacerbated by dementia, mild cognitive impairment, poor physical health, frailty, lack of a support system and sensory impairment. There are questions that need to be asked prior to a senior relocation:
- Does the senior understand why they are being relocated?
- Did he/she participate in the decision making?
- Can he/she see and hear well enough in their new environment?
- Does he/she have anyone to assist them pack or move?
- Will they remember that their current location will no longer be their home?
- Can he/she keep his/her doctor, friends, plants, or pets?
We can help to lessen relocation anxiety by respecting the individual, telling them that it is an adjustment, and letting them know that it will take time. Each individual is unique and will make adjustments at his or her own pace. Allowing as much time before the move will help prepare them.
In an age of hectic schedules, families also feel the strain of moving the loved one. Many families no longer live close at hand and the sandwich generation is being pulled in multiple directions on any given day. There are professionals who specialize in relocating seniors. Call Elder Move Inc, senior relocation specialists who can help mitigate the issues involved in Senior Moving and make the transition painless.
Arranging for a Senior Move can be a hectic experience for the senior and their family. Over the years most seniors accumulate a lot of possessions, some of them useful but often including items that they no longer need or will have space to store. Making the decision to get rid of such items can be tough. For some senior’s the item holds sentimental value in addition to being practical. At Elder Move, we help prioritize the importance of each item and carefully explain and work with the senior to help them downsize. We ensure that the process is respectful, and that the move is completed with only important items and not items that no longer hold the value that they once did.
Family members are sometimes put in the tight spot of making the decisions for their parents or elderly relatives and most of them get uncomfortable being put in that position. That is why using a company such as Elder Move who have experience in the field and know how to deal with the delicate situation, can help tremendously. We understand the needs of the elderly, their temperaments, and their potential anxiety dealing with the actual move itself. Elder Move is staffed with trained professionals who handle the senior’s move with care and attention to avoid conflicts within family.
Contact us now to see why a Senior Move through Elder Move is your best option.
