Aging in place refers to the concept of individuals living independently in their own homes or communities as they grow older. This approach emphasizes maintaining a high quality of life and autonomy by adapting living spaces, accessing supportive services, and fostering social connections to meet changing needs as one ages.

Relocation Coordination, often referred to as Senior Move Management® (SMM), is a specialized service designed to assist older adults and their families with the transition from one residence to another. This process typically involves downsizing, relocating to a new home or senior living community, and settling into the new environment. Mission Transitions provides a range of services to support clients throughout every stage of the move, this may include:

• Sorting and Downsizing: We assist with sorting through belongings, determining what to keep, donate, sell, or discard, and downsizing possessions to fit the new living space. We work with you to create a floor plan for your new home.

• Packing and Moving: We coordinate all aspects of the packing and moving process, including hiring and supervising professional movers, managing logistics, and ensuring belongings are safely transported.

• Unpacking and Setup: After the move, we help unpack boxes, arrange furniture, hang pictures, and set up the new living space to create a comfortable and functional environment.

• Emotional Support: We provide compassionate guidance and support to help our clients and their families navigate the emotional challenges associated with moving, such as saying goodbye to a longtime home or adjusting to a new community.

Older Adults: 

• Who wish to remain in their current homes as they age and need assistance in modifying their living environment to meet their changing needs
• Who are transitioning to Senior Living Communities or who are downsizing and require assistance with the relocation process

Family Members: Adult children or other family members who are assisting their elderly loved ones in planning for aging in place or managing a move to a new residence.

Executors or Beneficiaries: Individuals responsible for managing the affairs of an estate or trust, who may require professional assistance in organizing and distributing the contents of a home or estate

Individuals with Disabilities: People of any age with disabilities who require home modifications or assistance with relocation to ensure their living space is accessible and supportive of their needs.

Navigation involves expert support to help individuals and families to understand options related to almost any issue facing the older adult. Professionals who provide navigation are familiar with complex systems and positioned to advise individuals and families and provide advocacy when needed.

Comprehensive care managers help individuals and families to understand options for whatever needs are presented.  Care managers conduct a thorough assessment, provide information and referrals as well as advise and support. Care management can be ongoing or episodic, which allows an individual and/or family to have someone to turn to for help regardless of the changes that they face.

An aging advisor (often called a senior care advisor, aging life care professional, or geriatric care manager) assesses an older adult’s situation and then recommends options for care, support, and housing that fit the person’s needs, preferences, and budget. The focus is proactive planning and ongoing guidance, rather than only reacting to a single medical event or crisis.