FAQs

Senior Move Manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation. Senior Move Managers have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality and availability of community resources. Because they focus exclusively on the move process, Senior Move Managers have significant expertise in the resources and approaches that save money, reduce stress and produce quality results.

Many seniors transitioning after decades in one place often face the daunting task of downsizing. They often feel overwhelmed or physically incapable of managing it. Despite their loved ones' willingness to assist, various barriers like distance, demographics, or personal preferences may hinder their support.

Live too far away

Sandwiched between the needs of aging parents & children

Juggling conflicting demands of careers, home and family

Physically unable to help because they’re older themselves

Emotionally drained due to illness or death

Develop & Coordinate Move Plan

Organize & Sort for Downsizing

Create Customized Floor Plan

Interview, Schedule, Supervise Movers

Professionally Pack & Unpack

Set-Up & Decorate New Residence

Make it Safe & Accessible

Shop & Purchase Furniture & Household Goods

Change Utility Services (at old & new residences)

Handle Shipping & Storage of Non-Move Items

Arrange Profitable Disposal of Unwanted Items (auction, estate sales, buy-outs, consignment, donation, etc.)

Stage Current Residence to Appeal to Buyers

Clear & Clean Former Residence

Miscellaneous Move-Related Personal Services

Sparks Senior Transitions provides all of these services and more.

As a full service, family owned, senior move management company, Sparks Senior Transitions customizes and individualizes its services to do as little or as much as a client wants and needs to make a “smooth move and easy transition” from Point A to point B.

When Sparks Senior Transitions Specialists finish up on move-in day, the new residence will have the look and feel of joy because their friendly and efficient team:

Hung Mirrors & Pictures

Decoratively Arranged Artifact

Made the Beds

Set the Clocks

Connected the TV, VCR, DVD to Cable

Set Up Computer & Printer

Polished the Furniture

No job is too big or too small for Sparks Senior Transitions.

Senior Citizens

Family Members

Banks & Trust Officers

Geriatric Care Managers

Attorneys

Social Service Providers

Senior Housing Communities

Physicians

Allied Health Personnel

Physicians & Allied Health Personnel

Realtors

What specific senior move service do you provide?

Do you provide written estimates and contracts?

How long have you been providing senior move management services?

Are you a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers?

Are you fully insured for liability and workers compensation?

Can you provide me with references?

Your Sparks Senior Transitions Move Manager will make a move plan with you, outlining each step to be taken.

It is never too soon to get a complimentary assessment, which can ease your worries. It depends on what needs to be done prior to the move. Everyone’s needs are different, so it is best to contact us as soon as you decide to make a move.

Absolutely. Remember, however, that boxes get stacked in the moving truck, so a good packing job with the right supplies is important. You are responsible for the items in the boxes you pack.

Your Sparks Senior Transitions Relocation Move Manager can help lay out your new floor plan, measuring the rooms and working

Our Move Managers are trained to become valued resources for downsizing. Whether you need resources for estate sale planners, appraisers, consignment shops, charitable organizations, online sales, we are happy to help.

Yes. We plan and pack (or unpack) for long-distance moves. We also can assist in resettling services on the other end.