Moving always has the potential to be stress-inducing. However, deciding to pack up and move comes with even more complications for older adults. You’re not as young as you used to be, and even though you feel the same at heart, your body knows the difference. You won’t be able to do as much to help with the physical demands of moving as you could when you were 25. So, who can you rely on for a smooth move? Maffucci Moving & Storage— we partner with the best Senior Move Managers around.

For more than 100 years, our team of dedicated movers has assisted families and individuals during one of the most chaotic periods of life. Our extensive experience in the industry has allowed us to understand the unique needs of older adults during the relocation process. We have created a program designed specifically for you, and our senior moving specialists are patiently waiting to help guide you through the process.

What Does a Senior Move Manager Do?

Senior moving services are something that you probably never knew existed until the time came when you needed it yourself. Sometimes called senior relocation specialists, the goal of a senior move manager – who should be registered with the National Association of Senior & Speciality Move Managers (NASMM) – is to help older adults make the transition to smaller homes or senior living communities by acting as a second pair of hands during organizing and downsizing. NASMM-certified Senior Move Managers can do everything from packing to helping arrange things after you’ve settled into your new home. Other services they can help with include:

• Selecting a realtor 
• Developing an age-appropriate moving plan
• Designing floor plans
• Arranging shipments and storage
• Securing a moving van 
• Assisting with donating or selling unwanted items 
• Managing movers and packers
• Cleaning the home and removing waste
• Preparing the home to be sold
• Escorting older adults to their new home

Each NASMM manager is reviewed for insurance and must participate in mandatory Cornerstone Courses to learn about the ethics and accountability, safety, contracts, and liability that come with the moving industry. NASMM movers are dedicated to providing clients with the utmost professional services that align with its strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Different From the Rest

What exactly distinguishes Senior Move Managers from traditional movers? Well, there are multiple ways. The most significant difference is that they are a specialized service catering ONLY to older adults. The National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) partners with move managers to simplify the process for clients by offering services such as packing, moving, multi-location shipping, and relocating heirlooms. 

While anyone can be a mover, the same can’t be said of a Senior Move Manager. The job requires assisting families with key decisions, eliminating the emotional exhaustion and physical distress that can come with such choices. Not everyone can do that. Maffucci can. Our team of specialized older adult movers is composed of experienced relocation experts with a gentle touch. Because of their goodhearted and understanding nature, they avoid making dire mistakes that can accompany large transitions, providing you with a sense of relief and peace of mind. 

Maffucci Moving & Storage is proud to announce our Silver Certification, which recognizes our expertise in senior moves. This means our team is specially trained according to NASMM guidelines to handle the unique needs of seniors, ensuring downsizing, relocation, or transitioning is done with extra care and compassion. Though we’re not Senior Move Managers, we know the best ones in the business and can help you find the perfect match. Maffucci’s senior movers are simply better than the rest. We take our job seriously and have the trained staff to do it right.

Catering to a Specific Clientele

While primarily used by older adults or families who need assistance moving their loved ones, senior move managers are also used by others. For example, Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES), a branch of the National Association of Realtors®, often uses senior moving experts to “meet the special needs of older adults who are selling, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.” STRESs choose to use move managers due to their all-in-one process approach, which minimizes the chaos and stress their clients will deal with, creating a flawless plan built around their unique needs.

Senior moving services are also being used by:

• Insurance companies
• Bank and trust officers
• Attorneys
• Care managers
• Social service providers/social workers
• Senior living communities
• Physicians and allied health providers

Benefits of Hiring a Senior Move Manager

Now that we’ve learned a bit about Senior Move Managers and what they do, let’s talk more about the benefits of hiring one. Senior moving services ensure a smooth transition from living alone in your home to an older adult community or even an apartment. They do more than just give directions on the move-in day; they provide support from the first relocation step down to the last box getting unpacked and your home getting organized, relieving you of the stress and hassle of the moving process. 

Maffucci Moving & Storage’s trusted team has the experience, energy, and efficiency necessary to remove the anxiety and work you would have otherwise been dealing with out of the process. We’ll do the heavy lifting, literally– so you can settle in and enjoy your new living arrangement. Other benefits that come with hiring a Senior Move Manager include:

1. Saving time and money. Senior Move Managers utilize resources and approaches that have been proven to save money, reduce stress, and produce quality results quickly.
2. Providing a shoulder to lean on. Managers understand how important it is for older adults to retain their independence and decision-making skills, so they involve seniors at every step and discuss their concerns.
3. Minimizing familial conflicts. Moving can be stressful, and nerves can get shot, which can cause short tempers for family members who are assisting. A moving manager eliminates the likelihood of family fights by taking on the burden themselves. 

Reducing relocation burdens. A qualified senior mover works with the older adult and their family to minimize the need for travel, moving costs, and downsizing expenses while accompanying them on moving days.

Senior Move Management Made Easy with Maffucci

Families and older adults who hire senior move managers will see a world of difference between moving with the help of a manager and without one—whether to a new home or an assisted living facility.

Working with a senior move manager will ensure your relocation is as smooth as possible. They do this by helping prepare older adults for a new environment and maybe even a new lifestyle. Change can be scary. Having a support system you can rely on will go a long way in easing the fears that come with it. 

Looking for a moving company that genuinely cares and will provide top-quality service? Maffucci Moving & Storage is the area’s only moving company with the training and certification to deliver. Contact us today and let us help you or your loved one transition with peace of mind.