Move Day

Mr. H is a retired nurse’s aide, who spent most of his career working with patients in assisted living. He is very familiar with the challenges of aging and the increased need for support. In fact, he still provided support through a buddy system at his apartment complex.

When Mr. H. had the opportunity to move to a location with a larger, more active community, he wanted to do so, but he did not know how to plan his move. Fortunately, his home health nurse referred him to Westminster Home Connection. A combination of staff, volunteers and movers collaborated to get Mr. H. to his new home. We moved him just as the new month began to minimize his overlapping rent charges.

The movers were careful with Mr. H’s belongings and even tightened table legs that had been lopsided for months. As the team packed Mr. H’s belongings, he told us about his antique medicine cabinet, his one inherited piece of furniture. This made him think of family, and he told us about how his aunt came unraveled during a stressful move. Mr. H. was grateful that he did not experience any pressure thanks to our Sort-Pack-Move service.

On the day of the move, it was evident that Mr. H. was chummy with the new apartment director and neighbors. It was wonderful to see him quickly settle into a new community.