Specialized Moving Services Ease Transitions to Senior Living Communities

Photo credit Matthew Hamilton When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home, or a relative’s home, it can be a stressful experience. Mary Jo Zeller, a senior move manager at Gero Solutions in Chicago, says this move is a major life event. “It’s as monumental as getting married or having a baby, but emotionally, it is more akin to grieving a loss.” In addition to difficult emotions, the senior and their family members face a whole host of challenges. What can they bring to their new home? What do they leave behind? What happens to belongings they can’t bring? How should they prepare? Senior move managers can help the entire family work through these questions and handle all details associated with planning and implementing the move. Continue reading on Agingcare for more information about senior moves and how the right company can help: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.“I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Request a free sample from Egosancares.com Need incontinence support for yourself or someone else? Try Egosan’s Incontinence Support Group on Facebook For overnight or long-term protection try our new X-Dry. X-Dry offers most people 8 hours of protection. Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignifi...
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