{"id":9753,"date":"2016-11-18T09:35:38","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T14:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=9753"},"modified":"2023-11-16T11:22:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:22:03","slug":"relocating-your-parents-5-tips-to-ensure-a-smooth-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/relocating-your-parents-5-tips-to-ensure-a-smooth-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Relocating Your Parents: 5 Tips to Ensure a Smooth Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking care of elderly parents is a rewarding and challenging task, and it is particularly taxing when the time comes to move them. Here are a few tips to help ease the stress on everyone involved and make the transition as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n

Communicate Clearly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your parents may balk at the idea of downsizing to assisted living, moving in with you\u00a0or embarking on any other kind of relocation. Likely, they have been in their current home for decades. It is where some of the most important moments of their lives have taken place, and they feel a strong emotional connection to where they live. Be sensitive to their feelings. When you become concerned about your parents’ safety, broach the subject of moving<\/a> carefully and with tact.<\/p>\n

Once your parents are on board with the move, call up other family members, including your siblings and any close aunts and uncles, to gather their support. Together, everyone in your family can prepare for moving day.<\/p>\n

Become Familiar With Your Parents’ New Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Moving elderly parents out of their home is a big job, but it is easier when you know exactly where they are going. If you’re going to\u00a0move in with elderly parents \u2014 or vice versa \u2014 you already have a good idea of how much stuff the place can hold. If you’re moving parents to assisted living, be sure to tour their new apartment and measure the dimensions of the rooms.<\/p>\n

What if your parents are going farther than you can reasonably travel to check out their new home? There are many tips for moving your parents out of state that you can follow, but the most important thing is to communicate clearly with the facility where they’ll be settling in. You’ll glean key information that will be essential for planning the move.<\/p>\n

Pack Slowly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Moving is a big chore at any age, but it is especially overwhelming for folks who are up in years. Months before moving day, help your parents start the packing process. It may even be a wise idea for you to create a “moving elderly parents” checklist so you don’t miss any important details.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips for packing<\/a>:<\/p>\n