Whether you have a specific time frame for your move or not, there are many things you can do to get ready for an eventual move.

Think of your move as happening in stages- beginning with just thinking about a move but not taking any action - to the final stage of settling into your new place.

If you are a senior and you live alone, the thought of moving and dispersing your possessions may seem overwhelming. Your family may live out of the area and may not have time to handle the tasks involved with moving. Moving Mentor® can coordinate and manage the entire moving process or a part of it, and will work with you to ease the transition into your new home.

Moving Mentor® can help with the following:

• Preparing your home for resale
  Preparing your current home for resale takes time and effort. Moving Mentor® can assist with finding a realtor, arranging for people to take care of inside and/or outside repairs or any other facet of the resale process. If you already have a realtor, Moving Mentor® can work with you and your realtor to maximize the look of your home, so you can get the best price.
  
  
• Uncluttering storage areas
  Before you move, sort your possessions and make decisions about what to keep. This will minimize the amount of unsorted stuff that will wind up in storage or that will need to be sorted later in your new home. It will also make your home look its best for potential buyers. After you move, accessibility to what is stored is critical. Consider open shelving, closed cabinets with shelves, plastic storage containers with lids and a file cabinet for archived files. Do not use cardboard moving boxes in storage areas as they are subject to damage from mildew, odors and moisture. A system of numbering and labeling possessions should be in place for best results.
  
  
• Sorting & dispersing possessions
  It is difficult to decide what to keep and what to give away. To start with, separate your things into three categories: "definitely keep", "definitely don't need" and "undecided". You can do this physically by using bags or boxes and/or visually by using removable stickers in assorted colors to designate your categories.
  
  
• Assisting with relocation & downsizing
  We can offer assistance and advice for relocating cross-town or cross-country. We also have tips and advice for downsizing to a smaller home.
  
  
• Supporting you throughout the moving process
  The entire moving process can be very overwhelming. We can help you stay in control when it comes to managing paperwork, organizing clutter, scheduling time and things to be accomplished, as well as any other item you need support or assistance with during the process of moving.
  
  
• Consulting With Adult Children/Family Members Who are Far Away
  We provide telephone and/or internet consultations with progress reports related to moving mom or dad. We provide coaching to help support you as you help your parents. Knowing when to come and be physically present and knowing when to lend support long distance can help you to use the energy and resources you have to the best advantage.

• Energetic and informative presentations on all facets of moving.
• Presentations for realtors, estate attorneys, physicians, retirement and assisted living communities and any other groups or organizations who can benefit from Dr. Perman's moving expertise.
• Workshops for seniors and/or their family members on "Helping Seniors Move".
• Workshops for staff members to help with transitions along the way for new residents during the adjustment period into a new location.

About Moving Mentor, Inc.
Today Moving Mentor is a thriving business. Having moved hundreds of seniors and consulted with many young families who want to get organized or who need to move, the firm has expanded its services to meet the needs of facilities, organizations and professionals who work with seniors. Through its consulting services and products, through educational workshops and seminars to inform the public and encourage people to be proactive when it comes to making transitions, Moving Mentor is becoming a prime force for healthy change in the Northeast's outreach to seniors.