A senior move manager is a professional who helps older adults and their families navigate the physical, emotional, and logistical challenges of moving later in life. Unlike a traditional moving company, a senior move manager focuses on planning, downsizing, organizing, and settling into a new home. Professional move managers do more than just transporting boxes.
Senior move managers are often needed during major life transitions such as downsizing to a smaller home, moving to independent or assisted living, or following a health event. Families frequently call when they feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or when adult children live out of state and can’t manage the process alone.
Services typically include creating a move plan, sorting and downsizing belongings, space planning, coordinating estate sales or auctions, packing, overseeing movers, unpacking, and setting up the new home so it feels familiar and functional from day one. Just as important, senior move managers provide emotional support, helping clients make thoughtful decisions while respecting their independence.
You may need a senior move manager if the move feels emotionally heavy, time-consuming or physically difficult, or if family dynamics are adding stress. Early support often reduces anxiety, prevents rushed decisions, and creates a smoother transition overall.
At Caring Transitions, senior move management is approached with compassion, organization, and respect so seniors and families can move forward with confidence.