Downsizing checklist
For a move to senior living. Details for each step are in the .
8–12 weeks before
- Get the floor plan and measurements of the new apartment
- Ask the community what is provided and allowed (in writing)
- Measure furniture you hope to keep
- Decide who is helping; book movers or a senior move manager
- Gather important documents into one folder
6–8 weeks before
- Sort least-used spaces: attic, basement, garage, guest room
- Offer items to family, with a pick-up deadline
- Start scanning photos and papers you want to keep
4–6 weeks before
- Schedule donation pickups
- Book an estate sale or consignment, or list items online
- Shred old statements and bills
- Back up and wipe old computers and phones
2–4 weeks before
- Sort the main living areas to fit the floor plan
- Take old medications to a DEA-authorized collection site
- Take paint, chemicals and propane to a hazardous waste drop-off
- Book a cleanout or junk removal for leftovers
- Forward mail; update address with bank, Social Security, Medicare, insurers
Moving week
- Pack an "open first" box: medications, glasses, chargers, toiletries, clothes, papers
- Set up the new apartment first if possible
- Final walk-through of the old home: closets, cabinets, attic, garage
Notes:
From nearestdump.com/downsizing/