Moving your senior parent is a unique challenge for both the senior and your family. In fact, it might be the most significant move a senior adult will ever make.<\/p>\n
Those thoughts are from Shelby Reed, Downsizing Specialist with Core Experience, an organization that works with Bethesda\u2019s Moving With Ease<\/a> program to help transition seniors from their homes to Bethesda\u2019s independent living retirement communities<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMoving from a home you may have lived in for decades to a new environment is emotionally intense,\u201d Shelby says. \u201cChances are the independent living retirement apartment will be smaller than the senior\u2019s current home. This, therefore, requires some difficult decisions concerning what to take and what to leave with others or dispose of.\u201d<\/p>\n Because you are moving memories and moments in the hearts and minds of your parent as well as his or her possessions, the first thing to do is discuss the transition<\/a> with your parent and other family members. The discussion participants should recognize the possibility of the parents\u2019 reluctance in leaving (if that is the case), as well as the positive benefits of going to an independent living retirement community.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of items to consider before making the move:<\/p>\n Consider if the independent living retirement community you\u2019re thinking about for Mom or Dad has a \u201cMoving With Ease\u201d program like Bethesda\u2019s\u2014a partnership with Core Experience provides a local network of resources and professionals specializing in moves for senior adults. Our comprehensive package of services include the following:<\/p>\n Working with Core Experience, Bethesda\u2019s \u201cMoving With Ease<\/a>\u201d program is a one-stop shop solution that offers assistance with all aspects of a move. \u201cWe handle and manage all of the details from the time the transition is first contemplated until the move into the new independent living home is complete,\u201d Shelby says.<\/p>\n The elimination of the stress, confusion, and planning required for the move, and the comprehensive level of services Core Experience provides, can be a tremendous benefit to your senior loved one\u2014and you.<\/p>\n For more information about moving your senior parent, contact a Bethesda independent living community<\/a> near you!<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat To Consider Before Moving Your Senior Parent<\/h2>\n
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Using a \u201cMoving With Ease\u201d Program<\/h2>\n
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