Why I love Senior Move Management

I had the wonderful opportunity a few years ago to work with an amazing woman. At 92 years of age, she finally made the big decision to move from her retirement house of 30 years into Assisted Living so "someone could cook and clean for me for a change." Without children of her own and a husband long since passed away, she obviously was in dire need of someone to help her downsize her belongings before the big move. Fortunately for us, she decided to make a leap of faith and let us into her inner world of trust. I for one will never be the same.
 
Although she was an extremely independent person, time was beginning to take it's toll. After the passing of her husband 20 years earlier, many areas of the house simply became neglected. She always meant to go through her husbands things but just really never got around to it. We were able to work together, gradually sifting throught the years of memories. Sometimes it just takes a caring individual that isn't emotionally attached to the items to help clarify what items are really truly loved.
 
Several hours and many amazing stories later I realized just how much I wanted to be an advocate for the safety and wellbeing of this woman. She needed a sorrogate daughter to help her with decisions- What to take, what to give to family, what to sell, what to donate. The items were endless and she was overwhelmed. She needed a trusting companion to keep the wolves at bay. I could see just how easily she could be taken advantage of, from selling her vehicle, her house, to even paying too much for moving her items.
 
After working several weeks with her, and fortunately she was still in good health and sound mind, we finally parted ways. She on a plane across the country and me with the movers loading up her belongings, over-seeing the house cleaning, and turning it over to the new owner. I knew right then that I was hooked. The feeling of gratification of knowing that her family was very happy with the end results and knowing that she was treated with the dignity that she deserved was all that I needed. I know this helped put their mind at ease for the guilt they felt of not being able to help her with her life transition. I now understand what having passion for a job really feels like.
 
As a Senior Move Manager, I want to continue helping others simply because it is the right thing to do.