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TIPS FOR MAKING A MOVE TO A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY MORE MANAGEABLE
If you are considering making a move into a senior living community , there are key steps to keep in mind to help make your move less stressful , more manageable and even enjoyable !
Evaluate Your New Apartment- Home ’ s Size and Space
• How much space you ’ ll have
• What the floor plan looks like
• What room you have for storage
• What community “ common spaces ” you will have access to
Plan Ahead and Consider What Help You May Need
If the idea of moving leaves you thinking that you may need some assistance sorting through your personal belongings and packing up what you wish to take with you to your new apartment-home , ask family or friends to become involved in your moving preparation process or consider engaging a full-service professional moving company that can help make this transition easier for you .
General Considerations and Tips as Your Move Draws Closer
• Determine what possessions you definitely need or want to take with you .
• Collect your medical records , especially if you have a medical condition that needs to be monitored .
• Notify utility companies , your landlord , and anyone else who needs to know that you ’ re planning to move out .
• Make arrangements to cancel memberships and services you no longer need . This might include a membership to a local gym or country club / golf club that you will no longer be using after your move .
• Make arrangements for moving your pets and plants . This is especially important if you ’ re planning a long-distance move .
• Make arrangements to change your address with any regular deliveries or services that you use .
• Notify banks , credit cards , insurance companies , etc . about your move .
• Pack up any particularly valuable items and arrange for how you want to handle them . This could include heirlooms or items to which you attach special memories .
• Pack up and place together essential items that you may need for the first couple of days in your new apartmenthome .
Very importantly , think about all you have to look forward to once your move is completed !
ENHANCE YOUR SPACE AND YOUR COMFORT AT THE WATERS OF MCMURRAY !
Living at The Waters gives you access to so much more and brings the comfort , amenities , and welcoming atmosphere essential for carefree living . Enjoy a variety of senior apartment options from beautiful one-bedroom to spacious two-bedroom models , many with balconies or terraces .
Floor plans range from 651 to 1,328 square feet . Apartments feature large , storefront windows that offer panoramic views , full kitchen , in-apartment washer and dryer , ample storage and closet space and elegant 9-foot ceilings . Plus , advanced in-apartment technologies make it easy to stay connected , informed , and entertained .
THINGS TO KNOW
Independent and Assisted Living
Stay in your apartment home and enjoy the use of all common areas , as we bring care and services to you .
Memory Care
Residents will live comfortably in our secure and dedicated Memory Care “ neighborhood ” and our signature “ PETALS ” Program is designed to celebrate their life story so they can “ bloom where they are ” in their journey .
THE WATERS OF MCMURRAY IS LEASING ! Schedule an appointment or tour today and ask about how you can Fall into Savings worth $ 2,000 when you lease by Nov . 30 , 2021 !
Contact Sarah at 724-942-8150 or saltavilla @ thewaters . com . Contact Morgan at 724-942-8153 or mtraffican @ TheWaters . com .
Christine Panepinto – Executive Director Morgan Traffican – Senior Living Consultant
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