How do I help an elderly parent move in Sarasota?

Planning Your Sarasota Move

Practically, your role involves researching and booking a moving company experienced in senior moves, coordinating with the receiving facility (retirement community, assisted living, family home) on move-in requirements and scheduling, arranging donations or estate sales for items not going to the new location, and managing utility transfers, address changes (USPS, Medicare, Social Security, financial accounts) and other administrative tasks that require organization.

On moving day, your presence is important for emotional support and decision-making. Ask the moving company whether it will handle unpacking and furniture placement at the new location so you can focus on supporting your parent. Check with the receiving facility about move-in days and staffing, since some facilities have set move-in windows.

Request an Estimate for Your Own Move

Give the office your inventory, both ZIP codes, date, stairs or elevators and any packing or specialty items. Call (941) 269-0739, 7 AM–9 PM daily.