Workbook & Planning Guide Details

The most comprehensive resource for seniors, families and retirement community professionals and staff involved in the move-in process.

The Workbook & Planning Guide provides step-by-step guidelines that can be used throughout the moving process, reducing the stress often associated with moving. Here's a sample of what you'll find inside.

Introduction - Moving Your Plan & Planning Your Move

• Using Your Moving Mentor's Moving Workbook & Planning Guide
• General Tips for Moving On
• Creating A Mission Statement

Managing Your Move

• "What to do When" - The Stages of the Moving Process
• Calendars & Planning
• Supplies Needed to Organize Your Move
• Telephone Numbers & Addresses

Home Inventory

• How to Use This Section
• Furnishings List & Notes
• Essential Pieces Going to New Home
• May Take to Your New Home

Possession Dispersement

• How to Use This Section
• Donations
• Valuation Guide
• Items to Give Away
• Items to Sell
• Where to Sell?
• Undecided
• Storage Facility
• Other Storage

Floor Planning

• How to Use This Section
• The Importance of Floor Planning & How to Make Floor Plans
• Room Measurement Guidelines
• Individual Room Measurements
• Measurements of Furnishings
• Creating Your Floor Plans
• Furniture Placement

Packing

• How to Use This Section
• Some Tips on Packing
• Packing Guide
• Box Inventory

Moving Time

• How to Use This Section.
• Your Rights and Responsibilities When you Move
• Glossary of Moving Terminology
• Questions for Movers & Info on Movers
• Moving Tips
• Moving Time Checklist

Resources to Help You Along the Way

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