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MOVE MANAGEMENT PREPARE TO BE MOVED™ by the Quality of Our Work National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) What is a Senior Move Manager?  A Senior Move Manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation. Many Senior Move Managers have backgrounds in gerontology, social work, health care, nursing and psychology. All share a commitment to working with seniors and a desire to do meaningful work.  Although specific services may vary, most Senior Move Managers can help with some or all of the following: Developing an overall move plan Organizing, sorting and downsizing Customize floor plans Arranging for the profitable disposal of unwanted items through auction, estate sale, buy-out, movers consignment, donation or a combination of the above Interviewing, scheduling & overseeing Arranging shipments and storage Unpacking & setting up a new home Related services such as cleaning, waste removal, shopping, senior escort, assisting with selection of a realtor & helping prepare the house to be sold Some Senior Move Managers provide these services directly; others function in more of an oversight role. Senior Move Managers have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality and availability of community resources. One call to a Senior Move Manager can connect you with the services older adults and their families may need for a smooth and successful move.  ''Full sized templates make floor plans easy see what really fits the space. Easy to move pieces, allow client’s to change their minds before the heavy furniture is placed!'' Who Uses Senior Move Managers? Senior Move Managers are contacted by various sources: The Older Adults themselves Family Members Banks and Trust Officers Geriatric Care Managers Attorneys Social Service Providers Senior Housing Communities Physicians and Allied Health Personnel Realtors  Why is Senior Move Management Needed?  Most older adults making a transition have not moved in 30, 40 or 50 years and need to downsize considerably. The organizational and physical tasks associated with the planning and implementing such a move can be overwhelming.  Family and friends often want to help, but there may be barriers. Adult children may be sandwiched between their parents, their careers and their own family obligations. For family members living far away, the barriers may be geographic. Some seniors have no surviving children, or their children may be seniors themselves. If illness or death precipitated the move, the family may already be drained both emotionally and physically.  People 85 and above are the fastest growing segment of the US population. At the same time, social challenges such as more women working full time have made it increasingly difficult for family caregivers to provide all the support needed for these transitions.  Benefits of a Senior Move Manager Because they focus on the move process, Senior Move Managers have significant expertise in resources and approaches that save time and money, reduce stress and produce quality results. Services are client-centered and personalized to meet the client's need and desires. NASMM members are reviewed for insurance and experience requirements prior to acceptance. Ongoing educational requirements reflect our commitment to professionalism and to working with older adults. NASMM has developed a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for all members. Questions to ask when looking for a Senior Move Manager  1. How long have you been providing Senior Move Management Services?  2. What are your professional credentials?  3. Are you fully insured for liability and worker's compensation?  4. How do you charge? (Fees should be provided in writing to the consumer or responsible party prior to any services).  5. Will you provide me with a written contract?  6. Can you provide me with references? Portions of this page were reprinted from trademarked property of NASMM.   A Gift Of Time™ 1995-2008 Copyright - All Rights Reserved