Discover Organizing Inc. Celebrates National Senior Move Managers Week
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Senior Move Managers assist adults and their families with both downsizing to remain in their current home, as well as the entire process of moving to a new residence. Senior Move Managers specialize in helping their clients with the emotional and physical aspects of sorting through a lifetime of memories in the transition process. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Beyond the Move: Ethics, Safety & More,” underscores the magnitude of these types of moves and highlights the importance of understanding the myriad of safety, ethical, and communication issues involved with working with older adults in transition.
Recognizing and managing the stress of downsizing and relocating older adults is the hallmark of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. “Most older adults making a transition have been in their homes for 30, 40 or 50 years and need to downsize considerably,” said Jill Yesko, owner of Discover Organizing Inc. “The organizational and physical tasks – whether you are moving or downsizing to stay in the home – can be overwhelming. We work to reduce the stress that can accompany these transitions.”
Adults aged 85 and above are the fastest growing segment of the US population. At the same time, social changes – such as more women working full time – have made it increasingly difficult for family caregivers to provide all of the support needed for these transitions. Senior Move Managers assist older-adults and their families in all aspects of downsizing and relocation.
According to Mary Kay Buysse, Executive Director of NASMM, “Family and friends often want to help, but there may be barriers. Adult children may be sandwiched between their parents, their careers, and their own family obligations. For family members living far away, the barriers are often geographic. Some seniors have no surviving children, or their children are seniors themselves. If illness or death precipitates the transition, the family may already be drained both emotionally and physically. Senior Move Management has emerged to fill the gaps and to make downsizing easier for everyone involved.”
Jill Yesko, CPO, NASSM, NSA, has been professionally organizing since 2003. She owns and operates a large Professional Organizing firm, comprised of Professional Organizers and Assistant Organizers. Discover Organizing organizes both residential and commercial properties and specializes in senior downsizing, memorabilia/photo organizing and financial organizing. Jill is also a professional speaker and has been seen on KDKA “Today Live” and has been featured in local magazines and newspapers. Jill has been a member of NASMM since 2012. For more information please contact us at (412)344-3450 or jill@discoverorganizing.com.
Founded in 2002, The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) is a not-for-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to assisting older adults and their families with the physical and emotional demands of downsizing, relocating, or modifying their homes. As the only professional association of it’s type devoted to helping the rapidly increasing 55+ population with middle and later lifestyle issues, NASMM’s 800-plus members are committed to maximizing the dignity and autonomy of all older adults.
NASMM is internationally recognized for its innovative programs, leadership and expertise on issues related to Senior Move Management, aging in place, and transition and relocation issues affecting older adults. Before achieving full general membership, all NASMM members are vetted for experience and insurance and must pass certificate classes in Senior Move Management Ethics and Accountability and Senior Move Management Safety. Additionally, all NASMM members sign and adhere to the NASMM Code of Ethics, and agree to the guidance and oversight of NASMM’s Ethics Compliance Commission.
For more information on Senior Move Management or NASMM, visit www.nasmm.org or contact NASMM directly at 877.606.2766 or info@nasmm.org.