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Taking the Sting Out of Moving Day<br />
(continued)<br />
Disposing of Unwanted Items<br />
• Do your research ahead. Some<br />
options include: estate sales, consignment,<br />
donations, family, libraries,<br />
charitable organizations, recycling,<br />
internet, dumpster or county recyclable/hazardous<br />
waste sites.<br />
Packing<br />
• Separate packing from decisionmaking.<br />
Doing both simultaneously<br />
can become laborious.<br />
• If you are not using a move management<br />
service, recruit friends<br />
and family <strong>to</strong> help the process go<br />
quickly and efficiently.<br />
• To avoid stress, complete your<br />
packing in advance of moving day.<br />
• Get quality supplies which will<br />
make your job much easier (i.e.<br />
boxes, packing paper, bubble<br />
wrap, packing tape, labels, etc.).<br />
• Place detailed labels on the <strong>to</strong>p<br />
AND on the front of each box so,<br />
when stacked, they are easily<br />
identifiable.<br />
Unpacking<br />
• Try <strong>to</strong> have the same packing<br />
crew unpack you. They will better<br />
know how you like your items (e.g.<br />
hutch) and areas (e.g. closets)<br />
arranged.<br />
• Plan ahead for discarding boxes,<br />
packing paper and misc. trash<br />
since not all dumpsters or trash<br />
shoots accommodate large loads.<br />
• Assign the details <strong>to</strong> someone on<br />
your moving crew (i.e. picture<br />
hanging, bed making, computer<br />
set-up, putting clothes away,<br />
screwing bulbs in lamps, setting<br />
clocks, etc.). These details make<br />
your house livable and homey.<br />
• Complete the mail forwarding<br />
packet from the local post office<br />
7-10 days prior <strong>to</strong> your move.<br />
• Pack an overnight bag for the last<br />
night in your residence. It might<br />
include essential <strong>to</strong>iletries, night<br />
clothing, clothes for moving day,<br />
coat, food for the morning, medications<br />
and/or night-light. This<br />
eliminates important items getting<br />
packed by mistake.<br />
It’s Moving Day: Coffee, Food and<br />
All the Essentials <strong>to</strong> Make it Easier.<br />
• Brew strong coffee <strong>to</strong> start the day.<br />
• Carry jewelry, telephone/address<br />
book, checkbook, information on<br />
your new residence, keys, documents,<br />
prescription medication<br />
and TV remote control on your<br />
person on moving day. Include<br />
the means (e.g. cash, check, travelers<br />
checks) <strong>to</strong> cover the cost of<br />
both expected and unexpected<br />
necessary expenses, moving<br />
services, etc.<br />
• Make sure you have made accommodations<br />
<strong>to</strong> transport pets, plants<br />
and yourself.<br />
• Double-check all closets, drawers<br />
and shelves <strong>to</strong> assure nothing<br />
gets left behind in the move.<br />
Order dinner the first evening in your<br />
new residence. Sit back, relax and<br />
take in and enjoy your new, sweet<br />
home.<br />
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When you need help:<br />
0 Finding a new senior community<br />
0 Moving, from deciding what <strong>to</strong> take,<br />
packing <strong>to</strong> unpacking and getting settled<br />
0 Changing your current home <strong>to</strong> make it<br />
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It’s All in the Details<br />
• Make utility changes.<br />
• Keep telephones functioning in<br />
both of your residences on the<br />
day of the move.<br />
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