Moving a parent or downsizing later in life is different from a typical move. It often involves decades of belongings, emotional decisions about what to keep, and coordinating an estate sale or donation on a tight timeline. Senior move managers specialize in exactly this: they plan the downsizing, sort and pack, coordinate the movers, and even set up the new home so a familiar layout is ready on arrival. We ranked the best resources for finding and hiring this help, from professional associations to national franchises.
Start at the NASMM directory to find a credentialed senior move manager near you, since the code of ethics matters when you are trusting someone with a lifetime of belongings. Caring Transitions is the most convenient national option, and Gentle Transitions shines when a fully set-up new home on day one is the priority. Whoever you hire, plan the downsizing early. MovePlan free checklists help family members divide up tasks and track decisions across what is usually a long, emotional process.