Lately, our Resource Advocates have received many calls about resources related to moving and downsizing. While 88% of older adults age 50+ say that they want to age in place in their home, they may not be prepared for the cost of making repairs to enable them to do so (e.g. widening doorways to accommodate a wheelchair, etc.) or they may not be able to physically take care of themselves on their own. While it’s sad to move out of the home, an older adult may thrive in an intendent or assisted living facility. Today on the blog we’re going to look at moving and downsizing resources.
Finding Your New Home (Disclaimer: these companies have not been vetted by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County or Senior Resource Connect; however, they are all members in good standing of Senior Leaders of Washtenaw County).
- Realtors Specializing in Seniors
- Barbara Zinser/Reinhart Realtors (734) 330-7398
- Tina Doyle/MI Seniors Move (734) 904-2841
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
- Certified Senior Housing Professional (CHSP)
- Dani Hallsell/Next Home Victors (734) 623-9442
- Senior Living Facilities
- Assisted Living Locators- Southeast Michigan (734) 274-9903
- Serves Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe, Lenawee, Oakland Counties and surrounding cities in Michigan.
- Assists families with a monthly budget of $4,500-$10,000 for senior care. Medicaid resources are offered.
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).
- Services are available free of cost.
- CarePatrol of Washtenaw, Jackson, and Lenawee Counties (248) 207-8846
- Assists with finding assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, and in-home care.
- Services are available free of cost.
- Oasis Senior Advisors of Greater Ann Arbor (248) 938-2462
- Also offers training on topics such as paying for senior care.
- Services are available free of cost.
- Assisted Living Locators- Southeast Michigan (734) 274-9903
Donating Belongings
We’ve covered places that take clothing and household donations on the blog before.
Local Resources (Disclaimer: these companies have not been vetted by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County or Senior Resource Connect).
- The Betty Brigade (734) 994-1000
- Can help with home organizing, packing, and moving. They specialize in working with older adults and can help get your home ready to sell.
- Member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).
- Caring Transitions (734) 627-8026
- Can help with packing, moving, resettling.
- Offers free consultation
- Member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).
- Helping Others Move Efficiently (HOME) Senior Moving (248) 246-1730
- Can help with packing, unpacking, moving, estate sales, junk removal, home selling.
- Offer free estimate
- Mari Kay’s Miracles (734) 474-1468
- Can help with moving preparation.
- Cost: $45/hour
- ProfessionalMovers.com (248) 926-9999
- Can help with organizing, downsizing, consignment, estate sale, moving coordination, realtor selection, preparing the home to be sold.
- Offer free estimate
- Member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).
- RealT Simplistic LLC (248) 217-5862
- Can help with packing, unpacking, resettling, organizing, donating/selling belongings, and planning the move.
- Member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).
- Swift Shift Movers (586) 354-7953
- Can help with junk removal, local and long-distance moves.
- Work with individuals who need assistance.
- TidySmart Organizing Solutions (248) 277-3505
- Can help with home organizing, downsizing, and digital organization.
- Member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).
