When moving into any new space, including assisted living, it can be comforting to have some of your favorite and familiar furniture with you. Each piece holds memories that can ease the transition into the new and unknown. Luckily, in most places, mom can bring some of her prized pieces with her when she moves into her new room to help her adjust.<\/p>\n
But even though her furniture can<\/em> go with her, it doesn\u2019t mean that everything should come along<\/em>. Since her new space will be much smaller in scale than before, it\u2019s important to be selective about what makes the trip with her. Thinking strategically ahead of time will help you and mom make the best choices for what should be loaded on the moving van, what should be replaced, and what should be donated, stored, or sold.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The best starting point in selecting which furniture to bring is to get in touch with the assisted living facility to find out if they have any particular restrictions, how much space mom will have in her new room, and what is already provided. They may even have a packing list already created to guide your furniture selections. At our locations here in Texas, we love assisting people in making the transition as smooth as possible, so we\u2019re happy to help with any furniture questions.<\/p>\n Be sure to ask for the room dimensions to help you pare down your list of furniture to bring right off the bat. Knowing the layout of the room can help you figure out which furniture best supports an easy-to-maneuver space. And don\u2019t forget to find out what type of furniture is already provided in the room and common spaces. If mom enjoys getting out of her room to mingle with others, a couch in her own room might be overkill if there are already a few in the shared spaces. If she enjoys a lot of quiet time to herself, a small loveseat of her own may be beneficial to bring if it fits well in her space.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you and mom know what space you have to work with and which furniture is already provided, you can think about the few pieces that make the most sense to bring. Using a typical day as a guideline, you can identify which pieces are used most on any given day from morning to night. A bed and nightstand bookend our days and should be a top consideration to make the move unless they are already provided and meet mom\u2019s needs. A comfortable and easy to get in and out of seating option is another frequently used piece. Most people need a small tabletop of some sort for eating or writing, and some type of storage for clothes, books, etc. Versatile pieces that provide double-duty should be a high priority on the moving list, such as a bed or table that has a storage component built into it. Those types of pieces provide twice the function in mom\u2019s new apartment while taking up the same amount of space.<\/p>\n Once you have your list narrowed down, it is a good idea to examine each piece and make sure it is durable and in good condition before loading it into the moving truck. If the bed is going with mom, but the mattress is not as supportive as it used to be, now is a good time to replace it and start fresh.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhere should we start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Which furniture should be on the moving list?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Which furniture should be on the donate\/store\/sell list?<\/strong><\/h3>\n