Moving & Downsizing
In today's fast paste environment, we often end up living and working thousands of miles away from our parents, aunts and uncles. More often than not, it is not by choice. As they become older, they rely more on our support and our assistance.
When it comes to moving and downsizing, we here to assist you with moving and downsizing. We understand how emotional it is for seniors to leave their homes behind and part with personal belongings acquired during their lifetime.
We are very selective when partnering with fully licensed and insured moving companies whose specialty is in relocating senior citizens. In order to alleviate elder's anxiety, diligence and professionalism are the qualities that we look for in these senior movers.
Moving for Seniors: Moving itself is very stressful. To avoid unnecessary hassle, whether across the street or across the country, Advise & Protect Move Manager will handle all of the logistics involved in relocating your elder.
As your Agent, our consultants will schedule the senior move, arrange and oversee moving and packing and ensure that it is done with the utmost care. Not only will our team manage the process, but they will assist with clothing, furniture and other sorting. Advise & Protect Senior Move Managers will also coordinate with charity organizations and junk removal services for any disposal which will be authorized by you.
Senior Downsizing: Should you decide to downsize, Advise & Protect Senior Move Managers will work with an Estate Liquidator company and negotiate under your terms in order to bring the most revenue in estate sales. We will be present at all pre, during and post estate events to ensure your interests are protected.
For your added convenience, we will provide you with pictures and descriptions of all items. This will make it easier for you to make the ultimate decision, whether to sell an item or not, and eliminate the need for you to be present if time and location are not suitable for you.
It happens all the time across the country - families already stricken with grief at the loss of a loved one are dealt a further blow when they discover the assets of the departed are now subject to seizure and repossession, and not automatically passed onto the surviving family members ...
At some point during your time caring for an elderly parent, you may hear the terms “power of attorney”, or POA, and “guardianship”. While the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably by laymen, they actually hold very different meanings under the law...
Contrary to what you might think, a senior nursing home can be an active and healthy environment where senior citizens can thrive. If you’re a senior citizen or are caring for a senior citizen, you might have questions about senior eligibility for nursing home assistance. Unfortunately, rumors and fallacies often prevent seniors from...
Arranging senior legal assistance for your elder, in regards to healthcare, is important not only to them but you as well. The law which protects each individual’s rights regarding healthcare privacy under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)...
When obtaining senior legal help, among the topics which should be discussed are Powers of Attorney and different ways in which these can be implemented that many are not aware of. To put it simply, a power of attorney allows a designated individual to carry out your financial, health or other wishes should you become incapacitated.
Health Care Proxy, also known as a durable medical power of attorney, is a legal document through which one can designate an individual to carry out their medical treatment wishes in the event he or she is unconscious or...
Given the severity and how wide spread this issue is in nursing homes, we at Advise & Protect Senior Care Consultants feel it is of the utmost importance to discuss abuse and neglect taking place in care facilities and the need for a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney...
As we continue in our elder law series, given the Supreme Court determined that much of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional in June 2013; then, finally ruling in 2015 that states must allow same sex marriages, we feel it prudent to address how same sex couples can benefit from the services of estate attorneys...
It wise to discuss the difference between a trust and a will; as well as, some of the many types of trusts. To begin with, most trusts focus only on specific assets (i.e. life insurance, a particular piece of property) while a will...
Those who endeavor to commit telemarketing fraud often target seniors who are 60 years of age or older and particularly females living alone. Enticements utilized by fraudsters include the offer of...
Senior Citizens might think that by a certain age nothing would come as a surprise anymore particularly ways in which con artists endeavor to take advantage of innocent individuals. Such is the reason I, for one, was surprised to read about the jury duty scam
With the high cost of medical care coverage, medication and insurance members of our society can hardly afford necessary expenses without becoming the victims of fraud. To avoid becoming a victim, it is important to...
While researching the statistics of crimes against elders and the aftereffects, I must confess to being amazed and dismayed by the lack of studies done in the area. However with some persistence, I learned that a staggering 500,000 seniors fall victim to...
Those most likely to own their homes out right, have secured life savings and established credit are the elders within our society resulting in this being the biggest target group for scams and fraud. Further compounding the issue is that seniors are also less likely to
One thing seniors and their caregivers often have in common is the challenge of meeting daily nutritional requirements. Elders frequently experience decrease in appetite or eating difficulties and caregivers have limited time to themselves; however, there are...
Whether preparing for a move into a senior community, living facility or otherwise, there is much one can do to ensure their home sells for the most profit...
You too can provide senior help by assisting your elder in compiling the correct items for their preparedness kit...
In furthering this effort, we would like to offer the following tips on how you too can help your senior prepare before a winter storm, natural disaster or some other type of emergency takes place...
The U.S. has been shown to have the highest fire related death rate in comparison to other industrialized countries. In fact, statistics show that seniors over 65 make up 30% of death from home fires...
With most everyone focusing on holiday shopping, finding just the right gift for each recipient, all the details of special friend and family mealtimes and various other preparations, the winter holidays are a premium time for those intent on targeting innocent victims with a variety of scams and fraud...
The holiday season is the time for emphasizing giving back to others in need. We celebrate by giving toys to tots and children, food to the hungry, donating to charities, and helping our elderly avoid loneliness and isolation. The holiday season open hearts, our calendars, and the wallets. And more importantly..
While caregiving is rewarding and can aid in enhancing the quality and prolonging an elder’s life, this is also an emotionally and physically stressful role for anyone, particularly family members. I know all too well, from personal experience, the deep sadness of watching a loved one...
The magnitude of grief and trying to decipher what steps to take can be overwhelming. Thus the reason we feel it prudent to share a checklist of practical steps to take when a loved one passes...
One of the biggest elder issues involves home repairs and modifications. As we review some of the modifications which can allow your otherwise healthy elder to remain in their home and for the opportunity to age in place
Though perhaps not widely known there are numerous resources available to seniors and the disabled through grants, loans and other entitlements. For instance, the government, be it local or national, offers home improvement loan programs. Worried you...
While there are a number of matters which seniors often face, I thought today we would focus on the thirteen most common senior concerns.
As we all know, physical activity is an important part of everyone’s daily life. For seniors though, it...
We at Advise & Protect Senior Care Consultants wish to acknowledge the many individuals in senior care with invisible illnesses. It is through important education such as this that we continue to offer seniors help. In 2002 there were few websites and limited material for individuals living with what authors of the book “Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired” referred to as “invisible chronic illness” or ICI
Whether relocating to warmer weather, to be closer to loved ones or to join an assisted living community, moving for seniors can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Having an advocate on your side to help ensure everything is completed properly is extremely important. Here at Advise and Protect we will assigned a dedicated specialist to work with you on every aspect of your move. This includes selecting the right moving professionals who specialize in moving seniors as well as having everything packed, cleaned and taken care of.
I would like to discuss senior health care in regards to health risks to seniors; particularly, those posed by falling behind on vaccinations. One malady that effects far too many elders is Shingles. According to the Mayo Clinic...
Some of the advantages of online shopping one can offer elderly assistance with is helping to save: on gas or transportation to and from stores, no waiting in line, ability to shop at one’s leisure despite time of day or...
Having written a number of articles for our senior moving Blog, thoughts of my own ongoing downsizing project has been, I’ll admit, weighing heavily on my mind. In our area, auctions are popular be they for an entire farm or household and...
Following are some of the links I found which should be of use to those looking for affordable senior housing in New York City and surrounding areas...
Recently some of our readers reached out in efforts to find low income housing for seniors and grants for senior living. In response,
Among the health issues that can rob one’s elder of independence are the many forms of dementia be it moderate or...
As much as I appreciate having a computer and access to the internet, I must confess to often...
The more I hear about this seniors move and the issues they experiences, the more I felt the need to share my own experiences and...
Today I would like to address one of the many challenging aspects in health care whether you are a senior or a caregiver responsible for elderly care...
When a parent moves into a senior care nursing facility or passes away, it can often leave surviving children wondering what to do with all of the personal effects their parent amassed over the years. Most people don’t even think about this kind of thing until they find themselves responsible for dealing with the property, whether they’re ready to...
There was an instance I can recall though when we made a move from one state to another and accepted the recommendation of a mover on good faith without due diligence. Let me tell you that
Whether relocating to warmer weather, to be closer to loved ones or to join an assisted living community, moving for seniors can be extremely difficult both physically and emotionally. Having an advocate on your side to help ensure everything is completed properly is extremely important. Here at Advise and Protect we will assigned a dedicated specialist to work with you on every aspect of your move. This includes selecting the right moving professionals who specialize in moving seniors as well as having everything packed, cleaned and taken care of.
Senior relocations in New York can be a big event for everyone involved. It can be exciting, scary, confusing and even fun all at the same time. There are many things that need to take place when relocating a senior citizen and making sure they all go smoothly can be difficult. Here at Advise and Protect we specialize in coordinating every aspect of a senior relocation. Whether you’re moving to a smaller home in the New York area or you’re heading off to sunny Florida, we can assist throughout the process. Our dedicated team of professionals serve seniors and their families throughout Brooklyn, NYC, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and the surrounding areas.
Senior moving can be a difficult time for everyone involved, but it doesn’t have to be. If you or a loved one are thinking about downsizing or moving into an assisted living community, you will want to get the best team to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here at Advise and Protect we can provide assistance to you with every aspect of your relocation. We serve senior citizens and their families throughout Staten Island, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and NYC.
Moving services for seniors can be extremely beneficial in ensuring that everything related to your relocation goes smoothly. Whether you are a senior citizen looking to downsize or you have an elderly family member who needs assistance with a move, we are here every step of the way. Here at Advise & Protect we can assign you a senior care consultant to guide you and plan your entire move.
Seniors moving services in New York are a service that many people need once in a while, but not often enough to become experts. When senior citizens are moving it is important to work with a trusted company to ensure nothing goes wrong.
When seniors move it is important to make sure everything is planned out properly. If possible, it is best to start planning several months in advance so that you can make sure everything is arranged just how it needs to be.
Senior moving services are a great way to make sure your move goes smoothly. Whether you are moving yourself or planning a move for a loved one, we can help you to find the right senior moving service to ensure everything goes according to plan.
Having a senior move manager working with you or your loved one is the best way to ensure your relocation doesn’t have any trouble. We are not a moving company, but we can help make all the arrangements for your move whether you are staying in the New York area or moving to another part of the country. We have worked with many senior citizens over the years and would be honored to serve you as well.
If you are preparing for a move in the near future you may have tried to figure out which are the best senior moving companies. Whether you look through the phone book or browse through the internet you will find that there are dozens of moving services in New York and they all claim to be able to help senior citizens with any relocation work they need done. The reality is, however, that they aren’t all equally qualified.
If you find that your home is too large for your needs, senior downsizing is often the perfect solution. Many people are ready to sell the large home they raised their children in and move to a smaller house or apartment.
Senior move management services in New York are a great way to ensure you don’t run into any trouble while relocating. There are many senior citizens in the area who move, which is why we began offering this great service. Our team of experts are able to manage every aspect of a relocation to make sure there are no problems. In the event of any issue, the senior move management professional can step in and take care of it to ensure there is no inconvenience to the client.
Our moving managers are here to serve senior citizens with everything they need related to their move, and with other things as well. When preparing for a move, for example, we can help you to clean out your home to ensure everything is ready. If you have belongings that you no longer need, we can hold a garage sale or arrange to have things donated to a local charity. If your home is in need of some repairs before your move, we work with the best repair companies in New York and can make the arrangements to have everything done properly.
Finding the right senior move specialist is an easy task, and one that will ensure your entire moving experience is much easier and more enjoyable. Here at Advise and Protect we are the experts in assisting senior citizens with any type of relocation. We serve people throughout New York and would be happy to work with you as well.
Senior moving managers are a great way to ensure any relocation goes smoothly. Whether you’re moving to a warmer part of the country, to a smaller home or to an assisted living community, we are happy to serve. Our moving managers have helped many people throughout New York to plan out every aspect of the move to ensure everything is completed properly and without any problems.
Finding good moving companies for seniors is more involved than just calling the nearest professional moving service. Senior citizens have many needs that other people don’t have during a relocation and getting everything right is more important because of the fact that seniors often can’t take care of things when there is a problem.
Over the past several weeks we have received a number of inquiries regarding various aspects of moving for seniors prompting me to write what will be a fifteen part series of Blogs regarding the subject. As I begin my research on moving for seniors, my goal is to locate free information which can be summarized...
Prior to your senior moving, it is important to review all aspects of your elder’s income, savings, investments, etc. to establish what he or she can afford. To begin with, which type of housing would your senior like to consider?
As we continue in the discussion of moving elders, this installment will address how Senior Moving Managers can assist in protecting one’s rights when working with a moving company...
When delving into the topic of senior relocation and senior moving companies, there are a vast array of resources and services available, Senior Moving Managers being only...
As we continue in our series on elder moving, one might be asking what a Senior Move Specialist does. In this brief installation on senior moving, that is exactly...
Having moved a fair number of times throughout our life together, I like many, have come up with tactics that make the process not only easier but less intimidating once in our new home. As we begin this installment on senior moves, please allow me to share one thing which I have found most helpful...
In this installment, I would like to delve into what the services of Senior Move Management entails.
Included in this article is such information as...
As we continue in the discussion regarding moving an elder, in this installment, let us review some of the services a Senior Move Manager provides. For instance, Senior Move Managers with Advise & Protect Senior Care Consultants not only organize moves but will see to the vast array of details involved in your elder’s move...
When delving into the topic of senior relocation and senior moving companies, there are a vast array of resources and services available. Of most importance is securing a professional, well established company that has experience in moving elders and all...
Let us address moving services for seniors and how a senior move manager can assist in downsizing in NYC...
As we continue in the discussion moving elders, I would like to address additional information on senior moving services. To begin with, one might wish to be aware that assistance can be had with all of the following and then some..
As we continue in the discussion regarding seniors move, addressed today will be information on legal documents and that which one cannot afford to do without...
As we discussed previously one does have specific rights and responsibilities when hiring a senior moving services. Unfortunately, despite putting in the time and effort to secure the services of a professional moving company, there