A move at an advanced age often goes beyond an ordinary change of accommodation. It is frequently necessary to reduce furniture, classify documents, involve relatives and coordinate various administrative procedures.
This guide shows how to methodically prepare for a move at an advanced age and which specialized services to contact for financial or organizational questions.
Start sorting early
If the new home is smaller, decide early on what furniture and personal effects will come with you. Proceed room by room and clearly separate what you keep, give away, sell or dispose of.
Personal documents, photos, keys and valuables must be stored separately. For a large clearance, a separate mandate may be wise; you will find instructions in the section Clearance.
Define the scope of moving services
When moving an elderly person, the following additional services may be particularly useful :
- Packaging and labeling
- Disassembly and reassembly of furniture
- Transport of heavy or fragile objects
- Disposal of objects no longer needed
- End of lease cleaning of the old accommodation
These services must be described separately in the quote so that the proposals remain comparable.
Support from relatives and services specialists
Relatives can help make decisions, plan dates and manage documents. In addition, regional advisory services such as Pro Senectute quote different services or consultations depending on the canton. You must check directly with the competent service which services are available and whether they are chargeable.
Avoid making general statements that a given institution systematically covers moving costs. Financial assistance depends on the individual case, the applicable conditions and the competent department.
Additional services and other financial matters
Whether costs linked to a move are taken into account and their extent depend on the individual situation and the rules in force. When the change of accommodation is motivated by medical or social reasons, it may be useful to obtain early information from the competent compensation fund, a social service or other specialized organizations.
This guide does not replace social insurance advice or legal advice.
Procedures administrative
- Announce the change of address to the municipality
- Inform the AVS or the compensation fund if necessary
- Update the data with the health fund and others insurance
- Inform the bank, the Post Office, medical practices and the main contractual partners
- Adapt vehicle and identity document data if necessary
Deadlines may vary depending on the service. You will find an overview under Announce your change of address after moving.
Choose the suitable moving company
Compare several quotes for identical services. Pay attention to clear communication, written services, the date, the pricing method and the supporting documents relevant to your mandate.
Online-Offerten.ch does not carry out an exhaustive control of the quality or operation of each company. The final choice is up to the customers.
Using Online-Offerten.ch
Online-Offerten.ch allows you to submit a moving request free of charge and non-binding. Depending on the request, up to 5 suitable partner companies are taken into consideration.
Plan the move of seniors with sufficient time and support
Moving in old age becomes simpler when decisions, support, additional benefits and formalities are planned separately and early enough. A realistic timetable, a clear scope of services and timely information from counseling or social services are particularly important when financial questions remain open.
