Since Good Move Movers’ founding in 2010, we have offered dedicated senior moving services, because through our own experience, we have come to understand that moving a senior citizen can be more complex than a typical residential move.

There are often unique challenges – or a combination of challenges related to physical, emotional, and logistical factors.

Some of the senior living facilities Good Move regularly provide moving services in include:

We would love to work with you too – so please take a minute to request a FREE MOVING QUOTE.

Or, to speak with a senior moving expert, please call 630-283-1930.

Senior Moves Can Require Health and Physical Considerations

Some of the special considerations Good Move Movers offers to make our senior moving services the very best in Illinois is to include extra care in working with clients that have any of the following special requirements:

  • Mobility Issues: Seniors may have mobility limitations, requiring extra care when packing, lifting, or organizing their belongings. Good Move take extra care in moving special equipment, like walkers or wheelchairs, or any other items that might be necessary for mobility throughout the move.
  • Medical Equipment: Some seniors rely on medical devices or have medications that need to be transported carefully, requiring planning and coordination. Good Move takes extreme care in ensuring these items are noted and transferred with the utmost care!
  • Physical Limitations: Sometimes we find that seniors are often unable to pack, unpack, or carry heavy items themselves, which is the perfect opportunity for  Good Move to demonstrate how great our professional moving services are –  and why we’ve earned well over 500 5-Star reviews from our customers.

Moving Seniors Can Be Emotional

We often find that seniors we move have been in their residence for a long time, so have grown sentimental attachments to their possessions that have accumulated over a lifetime. This obviously makes any decisions to downsize emotionally challenging.

Moving can be particularly stressful for seniors who are transitioning from a long-time family home to assisted living, downsized apartments, or moving in with family. This change can sometimes lead to feelings of loss or anxiety.

We have also helped move seniors that have experienced memory loss or dementia, which can add extra concerns, as those transitions can be confusing and disorienting.

Good Move has many years of experience with all kids of senior moves and we know when and where it is appropriate to use a gentle and patient approach.

Senior Moves: Downsizing and Decluttering

Seniors often move to smaller spaces, so downsizing often becomes a key part of the process. Typically, we see family offer help sorting, organizing, and deciding what to keep, donate, or throw away, but we understand that the process of letting go of possessions can be emotionally difficult, so it’s important to approach these moves with sensitivity.

Involve Family in Moving Coordination and Planning

Family members are often involved in a senior’s move, requiring coordination between family, caregivers, and moving professionals.

As one of Illinois’ top moving companies specializing in senior relocation services, Good Move Movers can provide additional services where needed, like downsizing assistance, help in coordinating connections with estate sales, and more. And while we offer additional professional packing services, you’ll find that on your moving day, you’ll get all the help you need with packing and unpacking and organizing your belongings at the new location.

Senior Safety Concerns are Vital

Over Good Move’s years of senior moving experience, we have also learned that a senior move may need to be done more slowly to avoid overwhelming the person, compared to a regular move, where time is often more of a priority.

We pay extra attention to health and safety concerns, including fall risks, ensuring pathways are clear, and making sure that the senior isn’t involved in any strenuous activity if they are not up to it.

Accessibility and Organization

In some cases, it is also possible that the new home may need to be set up for accessibility, with grab bars, ramps, or adjusted furniture placement to ensure safety and comfort. While Good Move does not provide these services directly, we can help organize belongings in a way that accommodates this process quickly and easily.

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Good Move Movers would be delighted to help ensure a smooth transition for senior citizens looking to move homes. Our aim is to reduce the stress and minimize the emotional impact and prioritize the well-being and comfort of our clients – of all ages!

If it would help, we invite you to get a FREE MOVING QUOTE online now – it only takes a minute.

Or, if it would help to speak with a live senior moving expert, please call 630-283-1930.