Moving to a senior living community is an exciting adventure! It’s an opportunity to embrace a simpler lifestyle, enjoy new experiences, and leave behind the burdens of homeownership. But packing for this new chapter can be a daunting task. This room-by-room checklist will help you streamline the process and ensure you bring the essentials to your new home.

Bedroom:

• Clothing: Pack a variety of clothes, including comfortable everyday wear, pajamas, and some outfits for special occasions.
• Bedding: Bring your favorite sheets, blankets, pillows, and a mattress pad for a good night’s sleep.
• Personal Touches: Don’t forget to bring photos of loved ones, artwork, and décor to personalize your space.
• Nightstand Must-Haves: An alarm clock, reading lamp, and nightlight are always useful.
• Important Documents: Keep important documents like your ID, insurance cards, medical records, and financial paperwork in a safe and accessible place.

Bathroom:

• Toiletries: Pack all your bathroom essentials together: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, medications, and eyeglasses.
  • Important: Keep your toiletries box separate and easily accessible, as you’ll need these items right away.
• Bathroom Items: Pack a soap dish, toothbrush holder, non-slip bath mat, and a wastebasket.
• Comfort Essentials: Bring bath towels, a comfortable bathrobe, and non-slip slippers.

Living Room:

• Relaxing Space: Bring cozy throw blankets, lamps, and your favorite furniture pieces, such as a sofa or loveseat, recliner, coffee table, and end tables.
• Entertainment: Pack your favorite books, magazines, games, or craft supplies, along with your TV, radio, laptop/tablet, and cell phone.
• Special Memories: Display your cherished family photos, keepsakes, and decor that brings you joy.

Kitchen:

• Mealtime Essentials: Pack a few sets of dishes, cutlery, and glassware for enjoying meals and snacks in your new home.
• Appliances: A small coffee maker or toaster oven can be handy for quick meals and beverages.
• Pantry Items: Don’t forget your favorite coffee, tea, and snacks!

Tips for an Easier Transition:

• Pack with Purpose: Walk through your home and choose only the items you truly want, need, and have space for. Let go of anything you don’t use or love.
• Declutter: Before packing, declutter and donate or discard unnecessary items.
• Labeling is Key: Label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to.
• “First Night” Box: Pack a separate box with essential items like toiletries, medications, a change of clothes, and a phone charger.

Ready to explore your new home? Schedule a tour at Village on the Park McKinney today!