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Tips for Moving with Seniors in Seattle

While a move to Seattle can be an exciting, life-changing event it can also be stressful. Even more so if you’re moving with seniors to Seattle as there might be some considerations to make such as choosing the right packing assistance for moving. That’s why there are a few tips to keep in mind. 

1. Separating Clutter and Packing the Essentials

The first step for any successful move is to separate all your clutter and to only pack essentials. This can especially be crucial for seniors as you’ll want to try to pack boxes that are often 50 pounds or less. Of course, you can also enlist the help of residential moving services for heavier items such as appliances or furniture. There are household goods packing services as well.

2. Picking the Right Day to Move 

You’ll also want to make sure that you pick the right day to move that makes the most sense for the seniors you’re moving with. While Seattle weather can be unpredictable, try to plan for a day with the perfect temperature.

3. Recognizing it Might be an Emotional Experience

While for a lot of people moving into a new house or apartment might not be a huge deal emotionally, for seniors they might have spent a good chunk of their life at their previous residence and might feel emotional about the move. This is very normal and some ways to get over the move could include throwing a going-away party or taking photographs. 

4. Choosing the Right Seattle Moving Company

Moving can be a daunting task even for somebody that’s able-bodied. That’s why it’s a good idea to enlist a residential moving service. Some services such as Adam’s Moving Storage can help you both with the move as well as offer a residential packing service.

Using Adam’s Moving Service

Moving with seniors in Seattle can be a stressful event costing lots of time and money, but undertaking some steps such as separating clutter from essentials and packing light, moving at the right time, recognizing it might be an emotional experience, and using a moving service can help to lighten the stress. You can contact Adam’s Moving Service to find out more about their rates.