Keep it simple: moving seniors can be successful
Online, January 23, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (Sacramento, CA) - Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like an impossible accomplishment.
In the next five years, experts predict 28 percent of the United States population will retire. Children and families of this "Baby Boomer" generation - people born between 1946 and 1960 - will soon find themselves helping their loved ones move.
The important thing is to stay organized and calm throughout the move, the experts at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® say. If you are moving a senior into a living facility, consider contacting management to find out what you can bring, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips for the move.
Remember:
Start packing several weeks in advance. By starting to pack early, you won't become overwhelmed as moving day draws near.
Wrap small items in colored paper. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.
Label boxes on top and sides. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they're packed. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items with "fragile."
Pack all electronic equipment in their original boxes. Otherwise using low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.
Always use packing paper. When wrapping fine china and precious items, the ink from printed newsprint can bleed.
Sealing all boxes with packing tape. This makes it easier to stack and protect your things.
Use boxes designed for the items you are packing - dish pack for dishes, wardrobe boxes for clothing.
"We know moving and relocating family members can be very overwhelming and emotional," said Mark Snyir, Franchisee of the Award Winning Sacramento Movers, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®. "We want to work with you and your loved ones to make sure everyone is comfortable with the process. We treat our customers and their things how we'd like our own grandmothers to be treated - with care and respect.''
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and nearly 1,400 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves as well as packing and unpacking services
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/ Sacramento has won their Home Office's Safety Award and finished in the top five in the Awards in Excellence the last 2 years and running. They can be reached at (916) 852-7411 or at www.sacramentomovingservice.com
Mark Snyir is the Vice President of the Sacramento Chapter of the CMSA (California Moving and Storage Association) and on the CMSA and AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association) Government Affairs Committee. He serves as TEAM representative of the Pacific Region for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® International and he co-owns 3 locations in the Northern California Area.
Find out more about Mark Snyir at www.thebigsnack.com
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