Moving into a retirement residence?

The steps to a successful move:

• Circle your moving day on your calendar.
• Book a moving company for the day.
• Reserve an elevator in the residence.
• Check the dimensions of your new lodgings to ensure that you have adequate space for your belongings.
• Store or sell any surplus furniture.
• Check to see if you need any additional furnishings to fill your new home.
• Find out if pets are allowed in your new residence.
• Find a host family for any animals that are not accepted.
• Find out if wall hangings or any other types of decoration are permitted.
• Find out if you can paint your new lodgings.
• Try to schedule time to decorate your lodgings before your belongings arrive.
• Start sorting your personal belongings several weeks before the move.
• Identify your moving boxes: mark their content and the room to which they are destined.
• Mark as “FRAGILE” any boxes containing breakable items.
• Arrange to have someone to help you arrange your furniture and belongings.
• Be sure to send change-of-address notification to all your service providers.

... Happy moving!