How to Alleviate the Stress of Moving for Older Adults
“There are certain experiences—childbirth is one; moving is another—that nature and time definitely draw a curtain on, so you forget in between times how painful they are.” Katherine Graham, famed publisher of the Washington Post, wrote this famous quote in her Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir, Personal History. Most people believe that the joy of having children makes the pain of childbirth worthwhile, just as most seniors who relocate are happy with the outcome as well. Moving allows these seniors to...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Geriatric Fiblets: The Ethics of White Lies
The term “geriatric fiblet” was coined at the 2000 World Alzheimer’s Congress as “necessary white lies to redirect loved ones or discourage them from detrimental behavior.” I have found the concept useful in analyzing my own actions as a professional senior move manager working with older adults. The senior move management industry is guided by a code of ethics that defines the values and principles of behavior for the profession. Developed in 2002 by the National Association of Senior...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Move Manager
Editor's Note: This information is reprinted courtesy of Moving Solutions. When you are interviewing a Move Manager, how do you know if the person is qualified to help with your move? What questions do you ask? As with any professional service, there are no guarantees, but there are characteristics that the best companies share. Experience You want a company with a track record. How long has the Move Manager been in business? Commitment to Quality Companies committed to excellence...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Moving Made Simple: How to Create a Stress-Free Move Day
On the lists of stress-inducing events, moving is usually one of the highest, with move day being the climax. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are two categories of needs that occur during move day. The first encompasses transactional needs, the types of activities that you find on checklists. The second category comprises emotional need. Finding solutions for emotional needs is often more complex. By planning and anticipating both types of needs, you can reduce stress...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Helping Mom and Dad Move: Practical Advice for Adult Children
Twenty years ago, my grandmother sold her eight-bedroom home in Atlantic City and moved to an apartment in Philadelphia. “Take this tablecloth,” she begged, “this mirror...the china set...this crystal...” And the list went on. “I don’t have room,” I responded. “It’s not my taste...I already have two of those...” I had good reasons for saying “no.” Now I regret those decisions. It’s not that I have grown to like the things she offered; it’s that I see my actions...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
