Senior Moving 101: How Can Movers Benefit You?

Moving can be one of the most stressful life experiences for people of any age. There are a variety of reasons why someone may choose to move. As a senior, you may be looking for more senior-friendly housing. There are three ways hiring movers can ease the majority of your stress.
 
Takes Care of Your Health
Stress has a real impact on your physical health. When you experience stress, your muscles tense, resulting in tension headaches and shoulder, head and neck tension. Among older adults, about one in seven suffer from lung ailments, such as asthma or COPD. Unfortunately, in times of stress, you may suffer rapid breathing or shortness of breath. Acute stress can trigger panic attacks, resulting in asthma attacks.
 
According to Michigan Medicine, you can relax your mind and body through deep breathing exercises. Be mindful of your surroundings and your reactions. Mindful meditation can calm you through exercises that help you acknowledge the world around you without attempting to alter it. Try to journal during the moving process to help you get your feelings out about the major changes.
 
When you have full-service movers, they do everything for you. You can focus on your emotional and physical health because the movers will supply the packing materials, conduct the packing, and load and unload the trucks. Movers can even unpack your items too.
 
Protects Your Home
To allow movers into your home takes trust. Always hire licensed, reputable moving services. Check the reviews and testimonials to ensure that your choice will not take advantage of your situation or harm your valuables.
 
Your movers may also be able to suggest a locksmith for your safety. Brand new locks can help you feel safe and settled in your new place. To find the best rated locksmiths in your area, search for locksmiths near you. Before you hire a local locksmith, check for any complaints online. Look at testimonials, as you did with the movers, and check ratings.
 
Top-rated locksmiths should be licensed, bonded and experienced. Make sure to ask whether they offer a warranty for their work to protect you against mistakes. The cost to rekey your door may be between $50 and $150, but prices may vary.
 
When moving to a new home, you want to feel safe and settled. Brand new locks and a security system will allow you to protect your valuables and yourself. 
 
Prevents Injuries
Naturally, you may want to assert your independence by helping during a move, but it may be dangerous when it comes to heavy objects. For elderly adults, the leading cause of nonfatal and fatal injuries is falling. When carrying heavy furniture or boxes, the likelihood of falling and injuring yourself increases. Likewise, about 44 million Americans have osteoporosis, and if you are among those Americans, you could suffer fractures through heavy lifting.
 
When you have movers, you can relax and only have to carry what you are physically able to. If you come across an object that is too heavy, do not test it. Know when to give in and let the professionals have a chance.
 
Moving is stressful for all adults, but it may come with even more stress and tension for older adults. To keep yourself healthy and without injuries and to protect your assets, you should only allow professionals to help you. Hiring a professional mover can help mitigate stress and streamline the process.

Guest Author Hal Salazar Elders Today