Senior Moves

types of care

A senior move is the process of relocating an older adult from their current residence to a new living arrangement, often one that is more suitable for their age and needs. This might involve moving from a family home to a condo, senior living community, assisted living facility, or nursing home. Senior moves can be complex and emotionally challenging, as they often involve downsizing, adjusting to a new environment, and potentially leaving behind familiar surroundings and places of memories.

Renaissance Lifestyles provides personalized support, emotional care, and efficient logistics to ensure a smooth transition for seniors and their families. We handle everything from decluttering and packing to coordinating transportation and utility transfers. With our expertise, you can trust that your loved one will have a stress-free move.

If your loved one is overwhelmed and needing additional companion support after the relocation, we can take care of that too! Check out our Senior Concierge services.

Renaissance Lifestyles offers compassionate services to assist with your Senior Move. Our team provides personalized support, emotional care, and efficient logistics to ensure a smooth transition for seniors and their families. By hiring Renaissance Lifestyles for a senior move, families can reduce stress and ensure a smoother transition knowing our number one priority is the comfort of your loved ones.

Example of some of the senior Move support services available through Renaissance Lifestyles

Decluttering and downsizing: Helping seniors sort through belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or sell.

Packing and unpacking: Assisting with packing and unpacking belongings, as well as organizing the new living space.

Coordinating transportation: Arranging transportation for the move, including transportation for the senior and their belongings.

Managing logistics: Handling the logistics of the move, such as coordinating with movers, utilities, and other service providers.

Emotional support: Providing emotional support and guidance to seniors and their families throughout the transition process.

Related Services: Cleaning, waste removal, shopping, senior escort, assisting with selection of a realtor and helping prepare the home to be sold.

Estate services: Assist in any items that are decided for auction or estate services

Connect With Us

If you don’t see a service you want listed here, be sure to ask.

403-483-9023

donna@renaissancelifestyles.ca

We look forward to assisting you with your senior move needs, whether it be packing and decluttering or moving utility services.

FAQ

How do you approach the emotional aspect of a senior move?

We understand that moving can be a significant emotional transition for seniors. We are trained to provide compassionate support and guidance throughout the process. We listen. As seniors express their feelings, we address their concerns and develop coping strategies.

What is your process for assessing a senior's needs and preferences?

We conduct a thorough assessment to understand the senior’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. We also discuss their preferences for their new living arrangement, including desired amenities, location, and level of care.

Can you help with estate planning and financial matters related to the move?

While we are not financial advisors, we can assist with tasks such as organizing documents, updating beneficiaries, and connecting you with appropriate professionals for financial planning.

Is there a minimum number of hours required to use your services?

We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your loved one’s needs, with a minimum two-hour commitment per visit. Our goal is to provide the right amount of support, whether it’s a few hours a week or more often.

How do you ensure the safety and security of the senior's belongings during the move?

We use secure packing materials and transportation methods to protect the senior’s belongings. We also implement measures to prevent theft or loss during the move.

Can you help with the transition to a new living arrangement, such as setting up utilities, scheduling appointments, and finding local resources?

Yes, we can assist with these tasks to ensure a smooth transition. We can also provide information about local resources and services, such as transportation, healthcare, and social activities.

How do you handle situations where the senior may be reluctant to move or resistant to change?

We work with the senior and their family to understand their concerns and address any underlying fears or anxieties. We provide support and encouragement throughout the process.

Can you help with the sale of the senior's current home?

While we are not real estate agents, we can provide guidance and recommendations on the home selling process as well as prepare your home for sale (with your own furnishings). We can also connect you with trusted realtors in your area that specialize in senior moves.

How do you ensure that the senior's cultural and religious preferences are respected during the move?

We are committed to respecting the cultural and religious beliefs of our clients. We work closely with families to understand their preferences and ensure that they are accommodated throughout the moving process. This also applies to our other services offered, including companion care services as a part of our Senior Concierge service

Can you provide references or testimonials from previous clients?

Yes, we can provide you with references or testimonials from satisfied clients. Check out our testimonials on the bottom of the webpage

Donna is an exceptional organizer. She has a unique approach. She is compassionate about the emotional side of becoming organized. She comes up with solutions that will work for you. My experience with Donna was wonderful and I would highly recommend you ask her to help you!

I was beginning to feel limited by my physical abilities and wanted stay in my home but I knew I needed some help. I sure wasn’t ready for a long-term care facility, that’s for sure. I needed someone to rely on when I needed them and to manage some projects when they came up. Renaissance Lifestyles visits me once a week. They are so helpful and friendly. They make my lunch, do my laundry, change my bed linens, and pick up medications. They also helped me to purge and organize my three closets full of clothes. I like it when Bailey comes for a few hours. She even has her own water bowl. Thank you Renaissance Lifestyles for providing me with such great support so I can be where I want to be.

I have used Donna’s services in the past! I was completely overwhelmed with all the work ahead of me. My basement had to be taken apart quickly for an unscheduled repair, so things were packed up and moved without any organization. I am also a bit of a ‘control’ person, so it was very hard for me to have someone coming in to ‘organize’. Donna was very patient and offered suggestions without being pushy, demanding or forceful. My basement now looks like a fun, usable space with everything labelled, accessible and easy to find! Thank you for your help getting me started!

Thank you for the fantastic work you recently completed on my mother’s home in Calgary SW. Clearing out a home can be a very daunting task. But having to organize, itemize and dispose of items with strong sentimental value can be impossible. Having to project manage the tear down of the main floor, hiring of tradespeople and completing a renovation, would have been impossible for me living 3500 kms away in Toronto. You made that simple and easy.