The saying “necessity is the mother of invention” means, roughly, that the chief motive behind the newest ideas, or services, is a need. Queensland’s senior move manager are delivering a new service for a growing market.
Currently 14 per cent of Queensland’s population is aged 65 years or older. In the next 40 years or so the number of seniors is anticipated to increase by about 24 per cent or 1.8 million people. This increase is approximately equivalent to the current population of Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan, combined.
Such a dramatic change to our demographics means lifestyles, services and family expectations and responsibilities will change. For some, it’s happening already.
The rise of the “sandwich generation” (a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, working full time, responsible both for bringing up their own children and for the care of their ageing parents) is the driving force behind the growing demand for senior move managers.
Why do people use a senior move manager?
When older adults decide to downsize the family home and move to a smaller residence or make a transition to a retirement home it’s common not to have moved in 30, 40 or even 50 years. The thought of the organisation, project management and physical activity related to such a big pack and move is overwhelming for the entire family.
Calling on a senior move manager who has the multi-faceted skills and time to empathetically arrange a move is an excellent solution for families with work commitments, who are geographically dispersed, living interstate or overseas and simply can’t be there to help with the moving process.
What does a senior move manager do?
First and foremost a senior move manager takes the stress out of transition and moving. By understanding the unique needs of each clients a senior move manager creates a personalised plan to plan, perform and position a move with absolute care, making a new home feel like home.
The list of assistance that a senior move manager can provide is exhaustive, just some of the tasks they may undertake include:
- Declutter and downsize
- Organise waste and donations
- Find storage and movers
- Arrange cleaning and maintenance
- Coordinate styling and real estate
- Help with settling in and unpacking
Perhaps you know someone who needs a bit of Care to Move.
