When families are considering moving a family member into a retirement community, many factors play a role in determining when this will happen. The commonest of these include the loved one’s need for assisted living care, finances, illness and a sudden change in the family’s status such as the loss of the ability to afford caregivers for the loved one.
However, this should not only be the case. There are many reasons why moving into a retirement community Georgia this fall is better than having to wait longer and should be taken advantage of. Some of the common reasons for this include:
It’s Easier than Moving When it’s Snowing
Moving during the fall is certainly much easier than moving when it’s snowing. Remember that when moving a loved one to a retirement community, the coordination would be more or less similar to moving them into a new house. You would need to first get the equipment you need for the move, help in packing, drag and move the boxes to the retirement community, help in unpacking and then help them settle down. Doing this when the air is cool but not freezing is much easier and can actually be fun for the whole family. There is a lower risk of tempers flaring because of issues commonly encountered during moving such as dragging boxes through the snow, finding out that you have forgotten something important and many other factors. When moving into our retirement community, you will get all the help you need in settling down. However, this may not make up for difficulties in the initial part if you opt to move during the winter.
You Can Enjoy the Holidays
Having to move during the winter can throw a damper when it comes to enjoying your holidays. Even if your loved one has moved, they can take advantage of our transportation services to visit you for a few days during the winter and then come back to the community. Having moved during the fall, you will have had time to get used to the fact that they are no longer with you throughout. They will also have had time to settle in the retirement community and will have probably made friends and be leading an excellent life by then. Moving through the winter simply makes the holidays more miserable than usual, especially if there are more changes in play such as one of your kids moving out of home as well.
You Can Bargain for Better Moving Rates
When moving, it may make sense to work with movers to make the work easier. During the fall, few people are usually moving, and you can use this opportunity to bargain for better prices. You also have a wide variety of moving companies that may be willing to help you move within short notice without a surcharge. The process will be simpler, cheaper and overall, less tiresome for you.
