The benefits of using a Senior Move Manager to move your parents into assisted living
Moving to a new home is a stressful undertaking in the best of circumstances. There is so much to do, and so many decisions that need to be made. There may be downsizing involved, an estate sale to organize, a home to sell, as well as a lifetime of memories to go through. These days families are spread over wide distances, and not always available to help with a move. That’s where the National Association of Senior Move Managers comes in. NASMM is a professional association that oversees people who specialize in the business of moving senior citizens. Their members abide by a strict code of ethics to provide consistency and integrity throughout the industry. 
There are several advantages to using a move manager for your aging loved one. Protecting seniors from being exploited during the moving process is one big advantage of using a move manager. The members of NASMM must uphold certain standards of conduct and adhere to a strict code of ethics. They also have training in ethics and safety, have letters of recommendation, provide general liability insurance, and furnish a signed contract which protects both the move manager and the senior.
A senior move manager is there to ensure that the downsizing and moving process is done with respect and at a pace that is right for the senior. Senior move managers recognize that a lifetime worth of possessions and memories will take some time to sort through.
Your aging parent will be in control of the process. It’s absolutely a win-win situation because the senior feels like they are directing the move, they don’t feel as though they are being ‘placed’ somewhere. Your family feels secure knowing that your parent or loved one has plenty of support.
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Read part two of our article on senior move managers next week.