Senior Moving Resource Centre

Moving later in life involves more than moving furniture. From downsizing and packing to family coordination and retirement living, there are many details to consider. The Up North Movers Senior Moving Resource Centre offers free guides, checklists, planners and worksheets to help seniors, families and caregivers plan a smooth, organized move with confidence.

Senior Moving Planning Downsizing Packing New Home & Retirement Living Costs, Family & Caregivers Estate Clearing

Senior Moving Planning

Complete Senior Moving Guide

A full overview of planning a senior move from start to finish.

Senior Moving Checklist

Key tasks to track before, during and after the move.

Senior Moving Timeline

A week-by-week schedule to stay ahead of moving day.

Senior Moving Planner

A working document to organize every part of the move.

Senior Moving Day Planner

An hour-by-hour guide for a smooth, low-stress moving day.

Downsizing

Senior Downsizing Guide

How to approach downsizing decisions with less stress

Senior Downsizing Checklist

Step-by-step tasks for sorting, donating and letting go.

Room-by-Room Downsizing Worksheet

Work through each room to decide what to keep, donate or discard.

Packing

Senior Packing Guide

Best practices for packing safely and efficiently.

Senior Packing Checklist

Supplies and steps to check off as you pack.

Room-by-Room Packing Worksheet

Track boxes and contents room by room.

Fragile Items Packing Guide

How to protect china, glassware, art and keepsakes.

New Home & Retirement Living

First Night Checklist

Essentials to have ready for the first night in a new home.

New Home Preparation Checklist

Steps to prepare the new home before move-in day.

Post-Move Settling-In Checklist

What to handle in the days and weeks after the move.

Retirement Residence Moving Guide

What to expect when moving into a retirement residence.

Retirement Residence Move-In Checklist

Requirements and tasks specific to residence move-ins.

Costs, Family & Caregivers

Cost of Moving Guide for Seniors

What typically factors into the cost of a senior move.

Senior Moving Timeline

Plan and track expected moving expenses.

Moving Quote Comparison Worksheet

Compare estimates from different moving companies side by side.

Caregiver Senior Moving Planner

A planning tool built for caregivers coordinating the move.

Family Senior Move Coordination Guide

Keeping family members aligned throughout the move.

Estate Clearing

Estate Clearing & Downsizing Guide

An overview of estate clearing alongside downsizing decisions

Estate Clearing Checklist

Tasks to track when clearing a family home or estate.

Estate Clearing Project Planner

Plan timelines, responsibilities and next steps for the project.

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